Archive Lots

Cannanore State, Arakkal Beevi Junumabe II (1191-1234 AH/1777–1819 AD), 1/5th Rupee, 2.30 grms, AH1199, Very Fine+, Very Rare Arakkal Beevi Junumabe II succeeded Ali Raja Kunhi Hamza II and faced colonial pressures, surrendering Minicoy Island to the British in 1790. To strengthen her position, she arranged a marriage alliance with Tipu Sultan’s son, though it remained unconsummated. Despite losses, she showed resilience and strategic leadership during her reign.

Cannanore State, Arakkal Beevi Junumabe II (1191-1234 AH/1777–1819 AD), 1/5th Rupee, 2.30 grms, AH1221, Very Fine+, Very Rare Arakkal Beevi Junumabe II succeeded Ali Raja Kunhi Hamza II and faced colonial pressures, surrendering Minicoy Island to the British in 1790. To strengthen her position, she arranged a marriage alliance with Tipu Sultan’s son, though it remained unconsummated. Despite losses, she showed resilience and strategic leadership during her reign.

Gwalior State, Jayaji Rao Scindia(1768-1794 AD/ 1181-1208 AH), INO Shah Alam II, Silver Rupee, 10.90 grms, Minted at Jhansi, RY12, Beautiful flower on reverse as a mint mark, Very Fine+, Scarce

Gwalior State, Jankoji Rao Scindia(1833 – 1843 AD/ 1249 – 1259 AH), INO Muhammad Akbar II, Silver Rupee, 10.90 grms, Minted at Basoda(Vidisha,MP), Rev: Nagari legend Jankoji, Very Fine+, Very Scarce

Gadwal State, Somanadri lineage, Peda Reddy family, INO Shah Alam II, Silver Rupee,11.00 grms, AH(1186)/RY11, issued as a feudatories to Hyderabad Nizam, Extra Fine+, Very Rare The Peda Reddy family of Gadwal, noble Deshmukhs of the Deccan, ruled their estate with valor and grace under the suzerainty of the Nizam of Hyderabad. Descendants of the Somanadri lineage, they upheld feudal loyalty while nurturing local culture, faith, and prosperity. Though modest in power, they played a vital role in the Nizam’s dominion—offering military support and governance in the Raichur Doab. Renowned for their patronage of temples and the famed Gadwal sarees, their legacy endures in stone, silk, and memory

Hyderabad State, Mir Usman Ali Khan (1911 to 1948 AD / 1329 to 1367 AH), Silver Rupee, 11.20 grms, AH1342/RY12 (Unlisted Date and RY Combination), Very Fine+, Very Rare

Hyderabad State, Mir Usman Ali Khan (1911 to 1948 AD / 1329 to 1367 AH), Silver Rupee, 11.20 grms, AH1343/RY14, Gem Uncirculated, Beautiful rainbow toning in the coin result of a coin well preserved in a wooden box for several years.

Hyderabad State, Mir Usman Ali Khan (1911 to 1948 AD / 1329 to 1367 AH), Silver 1/4 Rupee, 2.80 grms, AH1366/RY37, Extra Fine+, Scarce

Hyderabad State, Mir Usman Ali Khan (1911 to 1948 AD / 1329 to 1367 AH), Silver 1/2 Rupee, 5.70 grms, AH1366/RY37, Extra Fine+, Very Scarce

Indore State, Jaswanth Rao (1795 – 1827 AD / 1210 – 1243 AH), INO Muhammad Akbar II, Silver Nazarana Rupee, 14.78grms, AH 1222, The coin is remarkably complete strike, with both the obverse and reverse sharply defined and preserved in pristine condition. Each side is exquisitely framed by a delicate dotted border, enhancing its visual appeal, Almost UNC, Very Rare Jaswanth Rao issued the nazarana coin in AH 1222 to mark a significant diplomatic tribute, symbolizing allegiance to the ruling authority and reinforcing political ties within the Maratha confederacy. Such coins served as ceremonial gifts, expressing loyalty, securing alliances, and commemorating important events during a period of regional consolidation