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Identification: Exact identification of the Nepal 100 Mohru (Rupee) banknote featuring the RHINOCEROS. Country: Nepal Issuing Authority: Nepal Rastra Bank Period/Sovereign: King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah (portrait on front left) Face Value: 100 Mohru / 100 Rupee (Indian rhinoceros on reverse) Official Cataloguing: Pick #11 (or similar variant Pick #15) Year of Issue: approx. 1960 – 1965 Signature: Laxmi Nath Gautam (Governor)

Condition: Excellent state of preservation (between EF/Extremely Fine and Choice UNC/Uncirculated). The surface and paper appear rigid and clean, with no marked central folds or pinholes. Very slight physiological yellowing on outer white edges.

Identification: Tibetan Gaden Tangka series, produced under the Ganden Phodrang government in Lhasa. Country/Authority: Tibet (Ganden Phodrang / Theocratic Government of Lhasa) Period: Late 19th century to early 20th century (approx. 1890–1912 AD) Face Value: 1 Tangka (Silver, weight ~4.8 – 5.3g, diameter 27–28mm) Numismatic Type: Gaden Tangka Obverse: Central lotus flower surrounded by eight petals containing the Ashtamangala (8 Auspicious Symbols). Reverse: Centralized Dharma Wheel with sacred syllable, surrounded by circles with Tibetan legend 'Ga-den Pho-drang Chog-las Nam-gyal'.

Condition: Exceptional preservation, classifiable as Mint State (FDC / UNC). Full 360-degree beadwork, sharp relief definition, and deep historical patina.

Identification: Silver 1 Tangka (Sino-Tibetan or Kong-par Tangka) minted in Tibet (likely Kongpo or Lhasa). Country/Authority: Tibet (Under Chinese/Qing influence or local Kong-par issues) Period: Late 18th to 19th century (approx. 1791–1850 AD) Face Value: 1 Tangka (Silver, weight ~4.2 – 4.8g, diameter ~27-28mm) Official Cataloguing: KM #Y-A13 / KM #Y-11 Obverse: Large geometric square/rhombus with central star, containing sacred syllable and Tibetan characters. Reverse: Central eight-petalled lotus flower with internal beadwork, surrounded by eight auspicious Buddhist symbols (Ashtamangala).

Condition: Highest collector level, true Mint State (FDC / UNC). Perfect 360° beadwork, sharp geometric lines, and extraordinarily fresh, brilliant silver surface.

Identification: Silver 1 Tangka (Gaden Tangka) issued by the Ganden Phodrang government. Country/Authority: Tibet (Ganden Phodrang / Lhasa Government) Period: 1890–1912 AD Face Value: 1 Tangka (Silver, weight ~4.8 – 5.3g, diameter ~27-28mm) Obverse: Seven Auspicious Symbols distributed in eight petals around central floral germ. Reverse: Dharma Wheel with eight petals/spokes containing sacred syllable.

Condition: Mint State (FDC / UNC). Notable for its 'clean' and bright surface, almost absent oxidation in the recesses, and uniform reflective brilliance.

Identification: Silver 1 Tangka issued by the theocratic government of Ganden Phodrang. Country/Authority: Tibet (Ganden Phodrang / Lhasa Government) Period: approx. 1890–1912 AD Official Cataloguing: KM #Y-13 (mint variant) Obverse: Seven Buddhist Auspices in eight petals around central floral germ. Reverse: Dharma Wheel with 8/12 spokes and sacred syllable, surrounded by eight oval medallions.

Condition: Extraordinary Mint State (FDC / UNC). Millimetric centering, which is extremely rare for hammer-struck Tibetan coinage of the period. Pleasant dark historical patina in the recesses.

Identification: Silver 1 Tangka issued under the theocratic government of the Dalai Lama. Country/Authority: Tibet (Government of Tibet / Ganden Phodrang) Period: approx. 1890–1912 AD (Type B/C) Face Value: 1 Tangka (Silver, weight ~4.8 – 5.4g, diameter ~27-28mm) Obverse: Seven Buddhist Auspices in eight petals around central floral motif. Reverse: Eight-petalled lotus flower with sacred syllable, surrounded by eight circles.

Condition: Extraordinary Mint State (FDC / UNC). Perimeter beadwork is absolutely complete and perfectly centered on both sides. Sharp, wear-free reliefs and beautiful natural homogeneous patina.

Identification: Silver 1 Mohar of the Kingdom of Kathmandu, minted under King Pratap Malla. Country/Kingdom: Kingdom of Kathmandu (Nepal, Malla Dynasty) Sovereign: Pratap Malla (reign 1641–1674 AD) Date: NS 761 of the Nepal Sambat calendar (1641 AD, year of accession) Official Cataloguing: KM #161 / Rhodes RGV #261 Obverse: Bipartite central circle with vertical sword (Khadga), garland, and Ranjana script. Reverse: Central geometric tantric square with tree/germ motif, surrounded by petals with sun, moon, and floral symbols.

Condition: Mint State (FDC / UNC). Finding a 17th-century Pratap Malla Mohar so perfectly centered is rare. Sharp edges, immaculate metal, and pleasant honey-colored tones.

Identification: Silver 1 Mohar of the Kingdom of Patan (Lalitpur), Malla Dynasty. Country/Kingdom: Kingdom of Patan (Nepal, Malla Dynasty) Sovereign: King Rddhi Narasimha Malla (reign 1715–1717 AD) Date: NS 835 (1715 AD, year of accession) Official Cataloguing: KM #327 / Rhodes RGV #387 Obverse: Sacred garland with vertical sword (Khadga) and sun/moon symbols; date NS 835 in Nepalese characters. Reverse: Shiva's trident (Trishula) at center, surrounded by Ashtamangala symbols.

Condition: Excellent preservation (XF+ / AU/UNC). Fantastic, nearly complete perimeter beadwork. Healthy and bright metal with light golden historical patina.

Identification: Silver 1 Mohar of the Kingdom of Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon) issued under King Bhupatindra Malla. Country/Kingdom: Kingdom of Bhaktapur (Nepal, Malla Dynasty) Sovereign: Bhupatindra Malla (reign 1696–1722 AD) Date: NS 816 (1696 AD, year of coronation) Official Cataloguing: KM #87 / Rhodes RGV #539 Obverse: Tantric square mandala (Yantra) enclosing Shiva's trident (Trishula) and royal legend elements. Reverse: Six-pointed star (Shatkona) with divine invocation, king's name, and floral motifs.

Condition: Immaculate condition (FDC / UNC). 100% visible and complete perimeter beadwork. Excellent mint luster with honey-colored homogeneous patina.

Identification: Spectacular Silver Square Rupee minted under Emperor Akbar the Great. Empire/Dynasty: Mughal Empire (India) Sovereign: Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar (Akbar the Great) Period: 1556–1605 AD Face Value: 1 Square Rupee Metal/Dimensions: High-grade silver (~950–980), weight ~11.3 - 11.4g, size ~20 x 20 mm. Date: AH 993 (approx. 1585 AD), visible on reverse in Arabic numerals. Mint: Urdu Zafar Qarin (Victorious Camp) or Ahmadabad. Obverse: Kalima Shahada within a rhombus frame, names of the first four Caliphs in outer corners. Reverse: Emperor's full name 'Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi' and Hijri date.

Condition: Exceptional preservation (FDC / UNC - MS62–MS64). Completely centered and full perimeter beadwork on both sides (rare for hammer-struck square rupees). Sharp calligraphic reliefs and warm honey-gold patina.

Identification: Two authentic silver Square Rupees of great historical importance, minted under Sultan Sher Shah Suri. Empire/Dynasty: Suri Empire / Delhi Sultanate Sovereign: Sher Shah Suri (reign 1538–1545 AD / AH 945–952) Metal: Standardized silver Rupiya (~11.3 - 11.5g). Obverse: Kalima Shahada in Arabic within a square frame. Reverse: Persian legend with Sultan's title; Devanagari script 'Sri Sera Sahi' at bottom margin.

Condition: Extremely Fine preservation (SPL / XF). Deep Persian and Devanagari calligraphy, well-proportioned square shape, and characteristic dark historical patina in recesses.

Identification: Silver 1 Rupee from the Bengal Presidency series, issued in the name of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. Authority: East India Company (British Bengal Presidency). Mint: Murshidabad (hand-struck using traditional dies). Period: approx. 1777 – 1793 AD (pre-mechanization). Face Value: 1 Rupee (Sicca Rupee) in silver. Official Cataloguing: KM #84 / Stevens EIC Bengal 2.x. Features: Smooth and thick edge typical of manual strikes; calligraphy partially off-center due to die being larger than blank.

Condition: Excellent condition for a manual strike (XF). Deep Persian calligraphy, no shroff marks or edge hits. Beautiful deep historical patina.

Identification: Silver 1 Rupee of French India minted in the name of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. Authority: French East India Company (Compagnie française des Indes orientales / Pondicherry). Mint: Pondicherry (bearing the prestige mint name 'Arkat'). Sovereign: Shah Alam II (1759–1806 AD). Metal: Silver (~11.4g), manual strike on raw blank. Official Cataloguing: KM #15 (Krause Standard Catalog). Obverse: Persian invocation of divine protection for Emperor Shah Alam. Reverse: Mint name and 'Julus' year of prosperity; features a small 'Crescent' mint mark.

Condition: Exceptional preservation (XF+ / AU/UNC). Excellent centering for a manual strike. Sharp inscriptions and beautiful contrast between dark patina and satin silver reliefs.

Identification: Copper coin (Paisa) of the Kingdom of Nepal, minted under the Shah Dynasty. Country: Kingdom of Nepal Face Value: 1 Paisa (or 2 Paisa) Metal: Copper Sovereign: King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881–1911) or King Surendra Bikram Shah (1847–1881). Strike: Manual hammer strike (dump coin). Iconography: Based on the Newari tantric square lattice grid pattern, featuring sun, moon, and Shiva's trident.

Condition: Excellent condition for the type (XF). Remarkable centering, deep grid lines, and a fine protective dark patina without signs of copper corrosion.

Identification: Silver 1 Mohar of the Kingdom of Kathmandu, minted under King Jaya Prakash Malla. Country/Kingdom: Kingdom of Kathmandu (Malla Dynasty) Sovereign: Jaya Prakash Malla (reign 1736–1746 and 1750–1768 AD). Date: NS 856 (1736 AD, year of first accession). Official Cataloguing: KM #254 / Rhodes RGV #303 Obverse: Tantric square (Yantra) enclosing Shiva's trident, garland, sun, and moon. Ranjana script 'Sri 2 Jaya Pra-ka-sha' and date 856. Reverse: Circular inscription 'Sri Sri Jaya Prakash Malla' within lotus and arabesque motif.

Condition: Immaculate / Mint State (FDC / UNC). Perfectly centered 360-degree beadwork. Sharp reliefs, excellent luster with a pleasing golden/honey reflection in the recesses.

Identification: Silver 1 Mohar of the Kingdom of Bhaktapur (Bhadgaon), Malla Dynasty. Country/Kingdom: Kingdom of Bhaktapur (Nepal, Malla Dynasty) Sovereign: King Ranajit Malla (reign 1722–1769 AD). Date: 'Frozen' date NS 842 (1722 AD, used throughout his reign). Writing: Ranjana / Lantsa alphabet. Obverse: Central lotus with inverted triangle (Trikona) containing Ranjana characters 'Sri 2 Ra-na-jit Ma-lla'. Reverse: Eight-pointed tantric star/node (Shatkona) with Shiva's trident, surrounded by Ashtamangala and date 842.

Condition: Mint State (FDC / UNC). Exceptional strike centering, wear-free Ranjana script, and brilliant metal with light historical shadows that emphasize the geometry.

Identification: Silver 1 Rupee from the Bengal Presidency series, machine-struck in Calcutta. Authority: East India Company (Bengal Presidency). Sovereign: Shah Alam II (1759–1806). Period: approx. 1793 – 1818 AD (machine-struck series). Date: 'Frozen' regnal year 19 ('San 19' / 19). Mint: Murshidabad (stated), but physically struck at Calcutta Mint. Metal: Silver, weight ~11.66g, diameter 26–27mm.

Condition: Extraordinary preservation (XF+ / AU/UNC). Circular, sharp, and complete perimeter beadwork on both sides. Intact, deep calligraphic reliefs and uniform luster.

Identification: Silver 3 Srang coin of Tibet, minted at the Tapchi mint (Lhasa) during de facto independence. Country/Authority: Tibet (Ganden Phodrang / Tibetan Government). Face Value: 3 Srang. Metal: Silver (.750-.800), weight ~11.3 – 12.5g, diameter 31mm. Date: 16-10 in the Tibetan Rabjung calendar (1936 AD). Official Cataloguing: KM #Y-26. Obverse: Snow Lion facing left before Mount Kailash with two suns, surrounded by auspicious symbols. Reverse: Treasure Vase (Bumpa) surrounded by Dharma Wheel, Lotus, Victory Banner, and value/date legend.

Condition: Excellent preservation (XF+ / AU/UNC). Complete perimeter beadwork, sharp reliefs on the Snow Lion's mane and face. Attractive uniform luster and patina.

Identification: Famous and highly sought-after silver Dragon Dollar from the Chihli Province (Pei Yang). Country/Province: Imperial China – Chihli Province (Pei Yang Mint). Sovereign: Emperor Kuang-Hsu (Guangxu). Face Value: 1 Dollar (Yuan) / 7 Mace and 2 Candareens. Date: 34th Year of Kuang-Hsu (1908 AD). Metal/Weight: .900 Silver, weight ~26.7g, diameter 39mm. Reverse: Imperial Dragon protecting a flaming pearl; legend '34th YEAR OF KUANG HSU - PEI YANG'. Obverse: Chinese characters (Kuang-Hsü Yüan-pao) and Manchu script.

Condition: Very Fine / Extremely Fine (VF/XF). Dragon scales, claws, and whiskers are well-defined. Attractive natural golden/honey tone. No edge hits or cleaning marks.

Identification: Celebrated Silver British Trade Dollar issued for Far East commerce (Hong Kong, Singapore, Malay Straits). Issuer: Great Britain / British Government for Oriental Colonies. Face Value: 1 Dollar (Trade Dollar). Date: 1912 (visible under the allegory of Britannia). Mint: Bombay (India) – incuse 'B' mint mark in central trident prong. Metal: .900 Silver, weight ~26.95g, diameter 39mm. Obverse: Standing Britannia with helmet, shield, and trident; merchant ship in background. Reverse: Oriental arabesque containing longevity symbol and value in Chinese and Jawi (Malay Arabic).

Condition: Excellent preservation (XF+ / AU/UNC). Sharp reliefs on Britannia's armor and drapery. Clean arabesque grid, complete perimeter beadwork, and natural protective patina.

Identification: Copper 1 Paisa (Grid / Lattice Paisa) of the Durrani Empire or Kingdom of Garhwal/Gorkha. Period: approx. 1790–1815 AD. Type: Grid-Type Copper Paisa. Metal: Crude copper, hand-struck, very thick blank, weight ~6.5 – 9.5g. Obverse: Main grid/frame with central sacred/royal monogram (zigzag/lightning symbol with dot). Reverse: Legend of value/invocation in horizontal registers and open squares.

Condition: Exceptional preservation for the type (VF). Exceptionally deep and sharp grid lines and internal characters. Splendid uniform brown/leather patina without corrosion.

Identification: An extraordinary specimen, with the inscription fully legible on both sides. Issuing authority: Jiṣṇu Gupta (जिष्णुगुप्त), king of the Licchavi Kingdom (c. 630–640 AD). Obverse: the goddess Kāmadevī (or Lakshmi/Sridevi), with her right hand raised in the gesture of blessing (Aabhayamudrā), seated cross-legged (Padmāsana).Reverse: winged/solar horse (Aśva). Obverse legend: Kāmadevī (कामदेवी – the protective deity/consort associated with the issue).Reverse inscription: Śrī Jiṣṇugupta[sya] (श्री जिष्णुगुप्तस्य – king of the Licchavi Kingdom associated with the issue.

Condition: Very Fine / Good Very Fine (VF+ / XF). Exceptional for a coin over 1400 years old. Well-defined silhouette of the animal and deity; Brahmi syllables remain in relief. Original dark/earthy excavation patina.

Identification: Silver 1 Mohar of the last Malla king of Bhaktapur. Country/Kingdom: Kingdom of Bhaktapur (Nepal, Malla Dynasty). Sovereign: Ranajit Malla (reign 1722–1769 AD). Date: NS 842 (1722 AD, frozen date). Official Cataloguing: KM #108 / Rhodes RGV #602. Obverse: Polylobed lotus flower with central inverted triangle (Trikona), Ranjana script 'Sri 2 Rana Jit Malla'. Reverse: Tantric star/Yantra with central trident, date NS 842 (८४२).

Condition: Mint State (FDC / UNC). Perfect 360° perimeter beadwork. Excellent native silver luster with light iridescent/blueish oxidation in the recesses.

Identification: Lotto of three distinct silver fractional coins (Suka / Adha Mohar - 1/2 Mohar) from two different periods. Coin 1 (Left): 1/2 Mohar (Suka), Kingdom of Patan (Malla Dynasty), approx. 1680–1715 AD. Ranjana/Pseudo-Persian style text. Coin 2 (Centre): 1/2 Mohar Shah, King Prithvi Bir Bikram, Saka Era 1830 (1908 AD). Features Shiva's trident and Devanagari script. Coin 3 (Right): 1/2 Mohar Shah, King Prithvi Bir Bikram, Saka Era 1833 (1911 AD). Last year of his reign.

Condition: Varies from XF to Mint State (FDC). Coin 1 shows natural dark patina. Coins 2 and 3 are brilliant Mint State with iridescent reflections at the edges.

Identification: Lotto of 4 splendid fractional silver coins (1/2 Mohar and 1/4 Mohar). Top Left: 1/2 Mohar (Prithvi Bir Bikram, 1908 AD). Mirror-like finish. Top Right: 1/4 Mohar (Malla Epoch, Kathmandu). Lattice design with Stupa. Bottom Left: 1/4 Mohar (Malla Epoch, Kathmandu). Mint variant of the above. Bottom Right: 1/4 Mohar (Malla Epoch, Kathmandu). Third example with Stupa and Trishula.

Condition: Exceptional (XF to Mint State). The 1/4 Mohars are particularly well-centered with sharp details.

Identification: Three tiny silver Dam / Ani coins from the Malla kingdoms (Kathmandu Valley, 17th-18th century). Nominal: Dam (1/16 - 1/32 of a Mohar). Weight/Size: Often below 0.3-0.6g, diameter 8-11mm. Features: Central square/cross with stylized Ranjana characters; sword (Khadga) or trident (Trishula) with sun and moon.

Condition: Varies from XF to Mint State (FDC). Remarkable centering for such minuscule coins; brilliant metal.

Identification: Lotto of 5 'Lilliputian' silver Java coins, world record holders for the smallest circulating silver coins. Country/Kingdom: Malla Kingdoms of Nepal (Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur). Nominal: Java (1/128 or 1/512 of a Mohar). Period: 17th – 18th century (approx. 1640–1768 AD). Technique: Struck on a larger die containing a cross/grid with 1 or 2 Ranjana/Devanagari characters (e.g., 'Sri').

Condition: Exceptional (XF / FDC). Sharp cross arms and calligraphic details.

Identification: Beautiful group of 4 silver fractional coins from the late 19th and early 20th century. Top Left: 1 Mohar (Surendra Vikrama Shah, 1875 AD). Mint State. Top Right: 1 Mohar (Surendra Vikrama Shah, 1874 AD). Features sacred shell (Sankha). Trace of mount removal at 12 o'clock. Bottom Left: 1/2 Mohar (Prithvi Bir Bikram, 1911 AD). Golden/honey edge patina. Bottom Right: 1/2 Mohar (Prithvi Bir Bikram, 1908 AD). Fresh mint strike.

Condition: Varies from XF to Mint State (FDC).

Identification: Trio of silver Mohars, featuring a rare early 19th-century piece. Top Left: 1 Mohar (Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah, 1811 AD). Rare early strike. Top Right: 1 Mohar (Surendra Vikrama Shah, 1874 AD). Mint State. Bottom Centre: 1 Mohar (Surendra Vikrama Shah, 1875 AD). Mint State.

Condition: Varies from XF to Mint State (FDC). The 1811 piece has a beautiful natural silver patina. The 1870s pieces have millimetric centering.

Identification: Rare silver 1 Mohar minted under King Pratap Simha Shah for trans-Himalayan trade with Tibet. Sovereign: Pratap Simha Shah (reign 1775–1777 AD). Date: SE 1697 (1775 AD). Style: Rigorous 'Square in Circle' design, differing from standard Malla/Shah floral motifs. Obverse: Perfect circle enclosing Shiva's trident decorated with garlands; legend in Ranjana/Newari script. Reverse: Geometric square (Yantra) with king's inscription; external garland and date SE 1697.

Condition: Exceptional Mint State (FDC / UNC). 100% complete perimeter beadwork on both sides–-a rarity for trade-struck blanks. Sharp reliefs and beautiful satin luster.

Identification: Three identical silver 1 Mohars issued under Pratap Simha Shah. Sovereign: Pratap Simha Shah (1775–1777 AD). Date: SE 1697 (1775 AD). Type: 'Square in Circle' trade design for Tibet.

Condition: Excellent to Mint State. One piece (top left) has a natural minor mint fissure; others are brilliant Mint State.

Identification: Magnificent and emblematic silver 1 Mohar of the Malla Dynasty. Country/Kingdom: Kingdom of Kathmandu (Malla Dynasty). Sovereign: King Rajendra Prakash Malla (reign 1700–1701 AD) or Bhaskar Malla. Period: Early 18th century (approx. 1700–1722 AD). Official Cataloguing: KM #230-240 series. Obverse: Square labyrinth Yantra enclosing Shiva's trident with garlands; Ranjana script. Reverse: Eight-petalled lotus motif with central sacred sword and 'Sri Sri Karunamaya' legend.

Condition: Mint State (FDC / UNC). Perfectly circular 360° perimeter beadwork. Immaculate sharp reliefs and bright metal with light natural oxidation that enhances depth.

Identification: Wonderful quartet of silver Tibetan Gaden Tangkas issued by the Dalai Lama Government in Lhasa. Country/Authority: Tibet (Lhasa / Period of the Dalai Lamas). Face Value: 1 Tangka (Silver, ~5.0 – 5.4g, 27–28mm). Period: approx. 1840 – 1930 AD. Obverse: Central lotus/Dharma wheel with 8 petals containing the formula 'Gaden Thang-kha Chok-ley Nam-gyal'. Reverse: Central longevity vase (Bumpa) surrounded by 8 petals containing the Ashtamangala symbols.

Condition: Mint State (FDC / UNC). Immaculate preservation; sharp details, perimeter beadwork intact.

Identification: Two splendid silver Gaden Tangkas (1 Tangka). Country/Authority: Tibet (Lhasa Government / Dalai Lama). Period: Late 19th to early 20th century (1880–1920 AD). Reverse Features: Central stylized longevity vase (Bumpa) with flower; Infinite Knot (Srivatsa) visible at bottom left.

Condition: Extraordinary Mint State (FDC / UNC). One piece has softer strike details; the other shows very sharp reliefs and dark shadows in recesses.

Identification: Two Gaden Tangkas of extraordinary beauty and freshness. Country/Authority: Tibet (Lhasa Mint / Dalai Lama). Period: 1890–1925 AD. Left Piece: Silver blank with light homogeneous amber patina at edges. Right Piece: Extraordinarily fresh mint strike with mirror/satin surface and 360° beadwork.

Condition: Highest Mint State levels (FDC / UNC).

Identification: Spectacular triplet of silver 1 Mohars from the Kingdom of Nepal. Sovereign: King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (reign 1881–1911). Date: SE 1804 (1882 AD). Official Cataloguing: KM #651.1 / RGV #1150. Obverse: Yantra square with central trident; date SE 1804 in horizontal register. Reverse: Lotus motif with central sacred sword and 'Sri Sri Pasupati' legend.

Condition: Practically Mint State (FDC / UNC). Magnificent contrast and centering. Top right piece shows strong dark oxidation contrast in the engraving recesses.

Identification: Coin of great elegance and geometric refinement from the Kingdom of Patan. Country/Kingdom: Kingdom of Patan (Malla Dynasty). Sovereign: Lokaprakasha Malla (Child king, 8 years old; reign lasted only a few months in 1705 AD). Date: NS 825 (1705 AD). Official Cataloguing: KM #327 / Rhodes RGV #533. Obverse: Central square with sacred sword and 'Loka Prakasha' legend; Yantra formed by intersecting squares/rhombus; sun and moon symbols. Reverse: Intertwined 8-pointed star (Shatkona) with central sacred vase (Kalasha/Bumpa).

Condition: Mint State (FDC / UNC). Perfect circular blank with 360° perimeter beadwork. Thin lines of the star and central characters are immaculate. Natural mint luster.

Identification: Splendid quartet of silver 1 Mohars with 4 consecutive minting dates. Sovereign: Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (reign 1881–1911). Dates: SE 1830 (1908 AD), SE 1829 (1907 AD), SE 1831 (1909 AD), and SE 1838 (1916 AD). Reverse: Sacred sword with 'Sri Sri Pasupati' legend in lotus petals.

Condition: High Mint State (FDC / UNC). Consecutive dates and exceptional preservation (all near or at Mint State).

Identification: Double nominal (2 Mohars or 1 Nepalese Rupee), rare compared to standard single Mohars. Sovereign: Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881–1911). Nominal: 2 Mohars (Dwik Mohar / 1 Rupee, weight ~11.2g, diameter 29mm). Date: Saka Era 1833 (1911 AD), last year of his reign. Official Cataloguing: KM #656 / RGV #1162.

Condition: Mint State (FDC / UNC). Impeccable 29mm circular blank; 360° perimeter beadwork. Sharp reliefs on the Yantra and trident. Original mint satin finish.

Identification: Modern copper and cupronickel/brass emissions of the Kingdom of Nepal, minted under Kings Tribhuvan and Mahendra. Period: Mid-20th century (approx. 1950 – 1970 AD / VS 2008–2028). Metals: Dark/Brown coins are Copper (or bronze); Golden/Light coins are Cupronickel-Brass (or aluminium bronze). Face Values: Various denominations in Pice/Paisa or Rupee. Design: Continuity of the traditional geometric style (Yantra with Trishula trident) on modern alloys.

Condition: Varies from standard circulated to excellent. Notable for showing the transition to modern numismatic alloys while retaining traditional iconography.

Identification: Mixed lot containing a few highly interesting historical pieces alongside common 20th-century world coins. Top Piece (1/2 Anna EIC 1806): British India, East India Company (Madras Presidency). Large copper coin (~31mm, ~12.8g). Machine-struck at Matthew Boulton's Soho Mint, Birmingham. Top Centre (1 Paisa / Tibetan Sho): Tibet (Dalai Lama Government). Copper coin featuring the Snow Lion (Snow Lion) facing left under the sun. Top Right (1 Dirham UAE): United Arab Emirates, cupronickel. Features the Arab coffee pot (Dallah). Dated AH 1404 / 1984 AD. Bottom Right (1 Rupee India 1977): Republic of India, cupronickel. Features '1' and wheat stalks. Bottom Left (1 Rial Iran): Pahlavi Period (pre-1979 Revolution). Bust of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Top Left (10 New Pence UK): United Kingdom (Decimalization). Features the crowned lion of England.

Condition: Varies. The 1806 EIC Half Anna has excellent, well-defined reliefs. The Tibetan Sho is very interesting depending on lion relief wear.

Identification: Ancient bronze/copper coin from the Licchavi period of Nepal, pre-dating the Malla and Shah dynasties. Kingdom: Licchavi Kingdom (Kathmandu Valley, Nepal). Period: approx. 6th – 8th century AD (576 – 750 AD). Nominal/Metal: Pana (Bronze / AE). Obverse: Deity or King seated cross-legged (padmasana/lalitasana) with one arm raised in ritual gesture; ancient Licchavi script (e.g., 'Sri Mananka'). Reverse: Styled Lion (Simha) walking left; sacred symbol above the back.

Condition: Fair to Very Fine (F/VF) for ancient cast/hammered coinage. Classic dark/ancient green cupreous patina. The seated figure's silhouette and lion's contours are well-distinguished.

Identification: Ancient bronze (AE) coin from the Indo-Greek or Indo-Scythian Kingdom. Sovereign: Azes I or Azes II (approx. 1st century BC to 1st century AD). Obverse: Humped Bull (Zebu / Bos indicus) walking right within beaded border; Greek legend 'BASILEOS BASILEON MEGALOU AZOU'. Reverse: Lion standing or walking left; Kharosthi legend 'Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa'.

Condition: Very Good / Fine (VG/F). Dark patina with greenish/brown oxidation typical of ancient bronze. Rough surface due to long-term soil contact, but bull and lion shapes remain clear.

Identification: Country / Kingdom: Lichchavi Kingdom (Kathmandu Valley, Nepal) Period: Circa 6th–7th centuries AD (c. 576–650 AD)- Type / Denomination: Bronze/copper pana (AE) — Gunāṅka (गुणाङ्क) series Obverse: Sacred bull (Nandi) facing left, surmounted by the inscription Śrī Gunāṅka (श्री गुणाङ्क) in Licchavi script. Reverse: Sacred lion (Siṁha) facing left, with its tail curled over its back and an astral circle/crescent moon, enclosed within a dense and intact beaded border.

Condition: BB (Very Fine) — Notable for the completeness of the beaded border on the reverse and the clear legibility of the first syllable ‘Gu-’ of the legend.

Identification: Interesting figurative variant of the Licchavi Pana featuring the sacred bull. Kingdom/Authority: Licchavi (Nepal). Type: Pasupati or Vaisravana / Mananka series. Period: approx. 6th – 8th century AD. Obverse: Sacred humped bull (Zebu / Nandi) walking right; very clear crescent moon (Chandra) symbol above back. Reverse: Solar/floral central motif surrounded by Licchavi inscriptions; large spherical beads on upper edge.

Condition: Very Fine (VF). Silhouette of the bull is extraordinarily well-delineated. Warm ancient copper/bronze color with well-preserved beadwork on the reverse.

Identification: Classic hammered copper coin (Dam or Falus) from Islamic India. Region: North Indian Sultanates or Mughal Empire. Period: approx. 16th – 17th century AD (1550 – 1680 AD). Obverse: Well-defined Arabic-Persian calligraphy (Nasta'liq/Naskh) within a circular cartouche; deep engraving. Reverse: Continuation of Arabic-Persian legend with mint (Zarb) or date indication; thick, heavy blank.

Condition: Fine / Very Fine (F/VF). Very incisive calligraphy that stands out clearly from the background. Beautiful dense red-brown natural patina; solid, typically irregular blank.

Identification: A study lot of five ancient and historical copper/bronze coins primarily from the Nepal/Himalayan/Indian area. A (Top Left & Bottom Right): 2 identical Nepalese Paisa/Dam (Shah/Malla period). Clear Devanagari script (Shirorekha). (VF). B (Top Right): Tiny ancient bronze fraction (Paisa/Dam), Nepal or Princely State. Partially worn geometric symbols. (Fine). C (Centre Right): Ancient Paisa fraction (likely Malla or early Shah). Thick, irregular, dark excavation patina. (VG/F). D (Bottom Left): Large Flat Paisa / Dump Coin, Indian Princely State or Himalayan area (17th-19th century). Worn from intense circulation. (VG).

Condition: Varies from VG to VF. Includes readable Devanagari pieces and more worn ancient fractions.

Identification: Six fascinating copper coins: five traditional Nepalese Shah dynasty issues and one British Colonial Bhutan pice. Top Row (3 x 5 Paisa Nepal): King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah. Dated VS 1988 (1931 AD), VS 1987 (1930 AD), and VS 1986 (1929 AD). Features Trishula trident and crossed Kukri knives. Bottom Left & Centre (2 x 1 Paisa Nepal): King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881–1911). Holy 'Pasupatinath Nepal' text within Yantra square. Bottom Right (1 Pice Bhutan / British India): Royal Government of Bhutan (under British Raj influence), c. 1920-1950. Features Tibetan/Dzongkha grid and English value 'FIVE'.

Condition: Very Good to Very Fine (VG to VF+). The Kukri knives and square Yantra reliefs are excellent. Uniform brown to coppery patinas.