The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins Part II
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# 401 - Nepal, Lichhavi Period, in the name of Sri Mananka and Sivadeva I (c.... »
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, in the name of Sri Mananka and Sivadeva I (c. 576-605), Pana (37), copper alloy (non-magnetic),...
£200 to £300
# 402 - Nepal, Lichhavi Period, in the name of Sri Mananka and Sivadeva I (c.... »
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, in the name of Sri Mananka and Sivadeva I (c. 576-605), Pana (9), copper alloy (non-magnet...
£100 to £200
# 403 - Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Amshuvarman (c. 605- 621), Pana, copper alloy,... »
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Amshuvarman (c. 605- 621), Pana, copper alloy, Obv. winged lion and legend, Rev. dot below...
£100 to £200
# 404 - Nepal, Anonymous (Udayeva), Pana (11), copper alloy, undated (c. 621)... »
Nepal, Anonymous (Udayeva), Pana (11), copper alloy, undated (c. 621), Obv. Kuvera, god of wealth, seated in ‘lalita...
£200 to £300
# 405 - Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Jishnu Gupta (c. 624-637), Pana (8), copper al... »
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Jishnu Gupta (c. 624-637), Pana (8), copper alloy, undated (c. 622-33), Obv. winged horse facing...
£100 to £200
# 406 - Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (625-641), Pana, copper alloy, Obv.... »
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (625-641), Pana, copper alloy, Obv. standing elephant facing left within border of dot...
£200 to £300
# 407 - Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (c. 641), Pana (4), copper alloy, Ob... »
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (c. 641), Pana (4), copper alloy, Obv. standing bull facing left, crescent above head,...
£200 to £300
# 408 - Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (c. 641-680), Pana, copper alloy (2)... »
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (c. 641-680), Pana, copper alloy (2), Obv. recumbent bull with raised head, facing lef...
£200 to £300
# 409 - Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (Narendra Deva) (c. 641- 680), Pana... »
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (Narendra Deva) (c. 641- 680), Pana (8); Half-Pana (8), copper alloy, Obv. bull standi...
£200 to £300
# 410 - Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (c. 641-680), Pana (12), copper allo... »
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (c. 641-680), Pana (12), copper alloy, Obv. standing bull facing right, crescent above...
£200 to £300
# 411 - Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous, Pana (23), copper alloy (c. 680-690... »
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous, Pana (23), copper alloy (c. 680-690), Obv. recumbent bull facing left, legend Vrsa...
£200 to £300
# 412 - Nepal, Medieval, Anonymous, gold Shivaka (15), undated, Obv. Ś... »
Nepal, Medieval, Anonymous, gold Shivaka (15), undated, Obv. Śrī, this syllable is covering the whole fl...
£300 to £400
# 413 - Nepal, Anonymous, gold Uniface Dam (4), undated, sword in centre and l... »
Nepal, Anonymous, gold Uniface Dam (4), undated, sword in centre and legend Śrī Va raya [?], (RGV -), some...
£150 to £200
# 414 - Nepal, Medieval, Anonymous, Silver Dam (4), undated, Obv. legend &... »
Nepal, Medieval, Anonymous, Silver Dam (4), undated, Obv. legend Śrī, an additional vertical line which...
£80 to £100
# 415 - Nepal, Kingdom of Dolakha, Indra Simha (c. 1540-1548), Tangka, undated... »
Nepal, Kingdom of Dolakha, Indra Simha (c. 1540-1548), Tangka, undated, Obv. legend divided into four lines within doubl...
£1,500 to £2,500
# 416 - Nepal, copy Tangka of Bengal Sultan Sikander Shah (1358-1389) or one o... »
Nepal, copy Tangka of Bengal Sultan Sikander Shah (1358-1389) or one of his successors, struck in Nepal, undated, Obv...
£400 to £500
# 417 - Nepal, Kathmandu, Lakshmi Narasimha (1619-1641), Tanka, undated, '... »
Nepal, Kathmandu, Lakshmi Narasimha (1619-1641), Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī Śr...
£300 to £500
# 418 - Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. ma... »
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. mace above legend Śrī Śrī in central...
£300 to £500
# 419 - Nepal, naming Siddhi Narasimha of Patan (1619-1661), Tanka, undated, &... »
Nepal, naming Siddhi Narasimha of Patan (1619-1661), Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī ...
£300 to £500
# 420 - Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. le... »
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī in central circle, Ar...
£300 to £500
COINS OF ASSOCIATED HILL STATES
Nepal, Hill States, Copper Paisas or smaller units, with Arab legends struck in the names of Prithvi Narayan Shah (1742-1775); Pratap Simha Shah (1775-1777); Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799) and Girvan Yuddha Shah (1799-1816) (RGV 1326-RGV 1377), generally fine or a little better, an unusually comprehensive collection of Hill State currency (approx. 260 coins)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSome with ticketsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Anonymous, 4-Paisa (Ganda); 2-Paisa (Dhyak) and 1-Paisa (Dhebua) (copper or copper iron alloy), some anepigraphic, mostly of square or rectangular shape were struck in western Nepal (Baglung and Beni District), many of them being exported to India where they circulated in the Gorakhpur area (RGV 1350-1352); Other pieces of similar shape, made from copper-iron alloy, were produced in Eastern Nepal and circulated both in the Kathmandu valley and Eastern Nepal (RGV 1353-1355), some stained, ungradable as no text (14)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Par...
Hill States, Almora, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), copper Taca (8), some dated, some with meaningless date, others undated or date off flan, with paduka (footprints of Shiva or Vishnu), all struck from different dies, (RGV 1362-1377), fine to very fine (8)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Hill States, Sirmur, in the name of Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), copper Paisa, VS [18]69 (1812), AH 1227, Obv. legend Shri Mahārajah Girbān Judah Shah Bikram Bahādur, in 3 lines, reading from the bottom to the top in Urdu letters, Rev. Katar (tiger knife) in centre, pointing upwards Zarb Nāhan, 1227 Sambat 69, 17.20g, (RGV 1409), lacquered, otherwise very fine and rare; Hill States, Sirmur, Fateh Prakash (1815-1850), copper Paisa, VS 1877 (1820), bow and arrow type, Obv. (Sri?) Mahārajah Fateh Prakash (Bahadur?), Rev. Zarb Nāhan, 1877 Sambat, six-pointed star below ‘8’ of date, bow i...
EARLY MALLA DYNASTY (1540-1640)
Nepal, Kingdom of Dolakha, Indra Simha (c. 1540-1548), Tangka, undated, Obv. legend divided into four lines within double square, Dolakhati/pati Śrī Śrī/Jaya Indra Sim/ ha Devasya, border of wavy lines instead of pearls, Rev. legend divided into four lines within double square: Patta Maha/deva Śrī Vi/jaya Lak smi/Māhādevyah, retooled to add a wavy line in four lunettes, 10.44g, 6h (RGV 177 this coin), with some deposits and punchmark to edge, yet unique specimen of this variant, about very fine and extremely rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoDr...
Nepal, copy Tangka of Bengal Sultan Sikander Shah (1358-1389) or one of his successors, struck in Nepal, undated, Obv. three countermarks: a conch, a lotus flower composed of 7 dots, and a mace conch countermark is not clear, 9.79g (RGV 182 var.), striking split to flan, fine and very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoStephen Album, March 1988 - $200Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Kathmandu, Lakshmi Narasimha (1619-1641), Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī in central circle, Arabic legend around, mace and garland above central circle, Rev. syllable la above intersecting squares and Kalasha (vase) below, 9.92g, 9h (RGV 188), very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoBodnath, September 1978Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. mace above legend Śrī Śrī in central circle, Arabic legend around, Rev. lion within intersecting squares, legend around, 9.04g, 10h (RGV 188/RGV 198), small piece broken off the flan and discoloured otherwise fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoWesley Halpert, Spink, New York, Auction 9544, 11-12 December 2000, lot 8, 'obv. fair, rev. fine, chipped but very rare' - $150Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, naming Siddhi Narasimha of Patan (1619-1661), Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī in central circle, sword with garland and ornament above, Arabic legend around, 'Abu Al-Muzafar Muham Shah 'Ala al-dunya wa-al-din as-sultan, Rev. crouching lion facing right on top of elephant facing right, within two interlaced squares, legend Siddha Nara above intersecting squares, 10.42g, 11h (RGV 189), well struck to obverse, very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoM. Sakya, by private treatySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premi...
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī in central circle, Arabic legend around, 'Abu Al-Muzafar Muham Shah 'Ala al-dunya wa-al-din as-sultan, Rev. crouching lion facing right on top of elephant facing right, within two interlaced squares, trefoil symbol below, Arabic legend around Sikander althani imin al-Khalifat, 10.27g, 12h (RGV 190), evidence of previous mounting, otherwise a pleasing strike, about very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view...
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī in central circle, Arabic legend around, 'Abu Al-Muzafar Muham Shah 'Ala al-dunya wa-al-din as-sultan, mace with wreath above, Rev. die mostly worn flat, 10.23g, 4h (RGV 191), good fine, reverse struck from weak dies and mostly flatProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoRobert C. Senior, 1985, by private treaty Regarding the fact that the reverses of many of the early Nepalese tangkas are worn flat Carlo Valdettaro has suggested two explanations:1. According to Sri Ganesh Bahur Karm...
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī in central circle, Arabic legend around, 'Abu Al-Muzafar Muham Shah 'Ala al-dunya wa-al-din as-sultan, mace with garland and moon and crescent on top of garland, letter to the right of mace is a vertical stroke with small circle attached on the right side, Rev. die mostly worn flat, 10.00g (RGV 192 this coin), reverse partly worn flat, about very fine / fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSpink, New York, Auction 9800, 11 December 2001, lot 326Subject to 20% VAT on B...
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī in central circle, Arabic legend around, 'Abu Al-Muzafar Muham Shah 'Ala al-dunya wa-al-din as-sultan, mace with wreath above, dot to left, Rev. lion within two intersecting triangles, conch below, Arabic legend around Sikander althani imin al-Khalifat, 9.74g, 6h (RGV 193), with deposits and soft of strike, fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoWesley Halpert, Spink, New York, Auction 9544, 11 December 2000, lot 6, 'fine and very rare' - $240Subject to 20% VAT on Buye...
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. Śrī Śrī in central circle, mace with wreath above, Arabic legend around, 'Abu Al-Muzafar Muham Shah 'Ala al-dunya wa-al-din as-sultan, Rev. die mostly worn flat, 10.11g, 12h (RGV 196), about very fine / wornProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoWesley Halpert, Spink, New York, Auction 9544, 11 December 2000, lot 7, 'obv. very fine, very rare' - $240Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī within central circle, four dots below, mace with crescent and dot either side above, Arabic legend around, 'Abu Al-Muzafar Muham Shah 'Ala al-dunya wa-al-din as-sultan, Rev. lion within two intersecting triangles, trisul above, Arabic legend around Sikander althani imin al-Khalifat, 9.88g, 12h (RGV 203, this coin), fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSteve Album, c. 1981 - $400Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditio...
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ala-ud-Din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī in central circle, mace above with curved line either side, Arabic legend around, 'Abu Al-Muzafar Muham Shah 'Ala al-dunya wa-al-din as-sultan, Rev. lion within two intersecting squares, conch below, vajra above, Arabic legend around Sikander althani imin al-Khalifat, 8.07g, 7h (RGV 204), debased, about fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoKarl Gabrisch, Baldwin, Hong Kong, Auction 40, 1 September 2005, lot 27 [part]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information p...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Siva Simha (c.1578-1619), Tanka, undated, 'Ghiyas-ud-Din' Type, Obv. trident in central circle, around crudely copied inverted Arabic script, sword with ornamental garland above, Rev. Vajra (thunderbolt) in central circle, above inscription in Newari, Śrī Śrī/ Śivasim, around the lower part of the central circle crudely copied Arabic script, 10.13g, 12h (RGV 206 this coin), previously mounted, very fine, better to obverseProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoWith Rhodes's ticket annotated 'New design copying Bengal Sultan, not in any c...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Lakshmi Narasimha (1619-1641), Tanka, undated, 'Ghiyas-ud-Din' Type, Obv. trident in central circle, pseudo-Arabic script around and sword with ornamental garland above, Rev. Vajra (thunderbolt) in central circle, pseudo-Arabic script around circle, except in the upper part which bears a legend in Newari script Śrī Śrī/ Laksmī narsim, two small conches below central circle, 9.81g, 12h (RGV 208 this coin), smoothed to edge, fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoM. Sakya, by private treatySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premiu...
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ghiyas-ud-Din' Type, Obv. trident in central circle, pseudo-Arabic script around, sword with ornamental garland above, Rev. Vajra (thunderbolt) in central circle, pseudo-Arabic script around, mace between Śrī Śrī, 8.87g, 6h (RGV 216 var.), debased, scratches to reverse, fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoKarl Gabrisch, Baldwin, Hong Kong, Auction 40, 1 September 2005, lot 27 [part]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ghiyas-ud-Din' Type, Obv. trident within central circle, sword with garland above, pseudo-Arabic script around, Rev. Vajra (thunderbolt) in central circle, trident with crescent and dot on each side at top between the syllables Śrī Śrī, 9.37g (RGV 219), debased, good fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoAll the known specimens of this type are very debased and are therefore struck late in the period of this series.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buye...
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ghiyas-ud-Din' Type, Obv. trident within central circle, sword with garland above, pseudo-Arabic script around, Rev. [Varja? (thunderbolt)] within central circle, pseudo-Arabic script around, 7.98g, 12h (RGV 219/RGV 218), pierced twice, worn and with deposits, very goodProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoB.N. Shrestha, December 1996, by private treaty - $300Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ghiyas-ud-Din' Type, Obv. trident within central circle, sword with garland above and pseudo-Arabic script around, aligned horizontally, Rev. Vajra (thunderbolt) within central circle and Śrī Śrī above, pseudo-Arabic script around, aligned horizontally, similar to RGV 210, but reverse. without conch shells below Śrī Śrī, [small lion?] below, 11.15g, 12h (RGV -), suggestion of previous mounting, corroded and cleaned, surfaces worn and with some scuffing, good fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoKarl Gabrisch, Bald...
Nepal, Anonymous, Tanka, undated, 'Ghiyas-ud-Din' Type, Obv. Śrī with crescent and sun within central circle, pseudo-Arabic script around, Rev. lion within central circle, pseudo-Arabic script around, 7.98g, 12h (RGV -), five cuts and punch marks to obverse, ghosting to reverse, otherwise fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoRobert C. Senior, 1984, by private treaty - £70Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Kathmandu, Lakshmi Narasimha (1619-1641), Quarter-Tanka, undated, Obv. circle surrounded by dotted border, legend Śrī Śrī in centre and pseudo-Arabic script above and below, Rev. circle surrounded by dotted border containing pseudo-Arabic script, except in the upper part which bears a legend in Newari, Laksmī narasim, 2.07g, 12h (RGV 221), with verdigris, plugged hole, otherwise very fine and extremely rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoB. N. Shrestha, by private treaty, October 1988Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more informati...
Nepal, Anonymous, Uniface 1/8íth Tanka, undated, small central circle with trident, pseudo-Arabic script around, horizontally aligned, except in upper part of coin where one notes the syllable Śrī with crescent and dot on either side, surrounded by circle and border of pellets, 0.35g, (RGV -), pierced at centre, very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoM. Sakya, by private treatyP. Telco, by private treaty, May 1967Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Anonymous, Uniface 1/32índ Tanka, undated, sword with six pellets above and two groups of three pellets by base, Śrī on either side, circle and border of dots around, 0.34g (RGV 223), irregular flan, fine; 1/32índ Tanka, Obv. floral design below Śrī Śrī, crescent and dot above each syllable, circle and dotted border around, Rev. syllable Śrī above [lion?] facing right, 0.36g (RGV 224 var.), pierced, fine; another, similar to before, 0.21g (cf. RGV 226), pierced, fine (3)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium....
Nepal, Anonymous, Dam of Tanka standard, undated, Obv. Śrī within circle of dots, Rev. mace with wreath, 0.12g (RGV 229), very fine; another, undated, Obv. Śrī over standing lion facing left, Rev. mace [?] with garland and another device or beast below which is not clearly visible, 0.10g (RGV 230), very fine (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi-ii) Karl Gabrisch, Baldwin, Hong Kong, Auction 40, 1 September 2005, lot 30Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Anonymous, Dam of Tanka standard, undated, Obv. Śrī Śrī within dotted border, crescent and dot above each syllable, Rev. winged lion facing right within dotted border, 0.14g, (RGV 232), flan bent to edges, toned, about very fine; another, much as before, 0.14g, (RGV 232), fine; another, much as before, 0.13g (RGV 233), about very fine; another, much as before, 0.10g (cf. RGV 234), fair (4)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Anonymous, Dam of Tanka standard (5), undated, Obv. Śrī Śrī, without dotted border, crescent and dot above each syllable, Rev. crouching lion facing left and mace with garland above, 0.11-0.12g (RGV 236), generally very fine (5)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Anonymous, Dam of Tanka standard (2), undated, Obv. Śrī/Jaya, crescent and dot each side of Śrī, Rev. two crouching winged lions facing outwards and trident in-between, 0.07g; 0.08g, (RGV 240), good very fine; Dam of Tanka standard (2), undated, Obv. Śrī Śrī with crescent and dot above each syllable, thunderbolt between Śrī Śrī, Rev. trident between two lions facing outwards (RGV 242), very fine (4)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoii-iii) Karl Gabrisch, Baldwin, Hong Kong, Auction 40, 1 September 2005, lot 31; 32 [part]Subject to 20% VAT on...
Nepal, Anonymous, Dam of Tanka standard (4), Obv. sword with canopy and syllable Śrī on either side, Rev. mace in centre, flanked by sitting lion on either side, the lions facing outwards, some with design retrograde or indistinct (RGV 244; 245), fine or a little better (4)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Anonymous, silver [Dam?], undated, [legend unclear] and a round cakra-type symbol (RGV -), flimsy, fine; and Silver Fantasy Coins (2), one is uniface and with an unidentifiable large character; the other with inverted sword with garland in centre and legend Śrī jī/masa/ra, 0.29g; 1.39g, 12h (RGV-), one chipped, very fine, the other good very fine; Forgeries of Uniface Dams (3), undated, (RGV -), identified by Nicholas Rhodes as forgeries of Indian origin, very fine (6)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoiv-vi) R. Tye, June 1997, by private trea...
Nepal, Anonymous, Uniface Jawa (Quarter-Dam) of the Tanka standard (2), undated, stylised crouching lion facing right (RGV 254a), toned, very fine; Uniface Jawa (Quarter-Dam), of the Tanka standard, undated, standing lion facing left, within border of dots (RGV -), very fine (3)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi-ii) Alexander Lissanevitch, August 1998, by private treaty - $235iii) Karl Gabrisch, Baldwin, Hong Kong, Auction 40, 1 September 2005, lot 37 [part]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions...
Nepal, Harihara Simha, Lord of Patan (c. 1600-1609), Dam (8) Obv. Śrī/Hari, crescent and dot (sun) each side of Śrī, Rev. Hara above lion (= simha), some specimens have a different style of script (RGV 249), generally very fine and rare (8)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Jagajjotir Malla, King of Bhatgaon (1613-1637), Dam (15), undated, Obv. Śrī Śrī on either side of sword, Rev. Jyoti/r Malla in two lines, c. 0.05g-0.08g (RGV 250), fine to very fine, rare (15)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoB.N. Shrestha, September 1978, by private treatySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Kathmandu, Lakshmi Narasimha (1619-1641), Mohar, undated, Obv. pseudo-Arabic characters in the style of the tangkas of Ghiyas-ud-din, trident (triśūla) in central circle, above the syllable Śrī., Rev. legend in two lines within central square above two flowers, Śrī Laksmī/narasim, damaru (double hand-drum) above central square, 5.69g, 12h, 29mm (RGV 256 this coin; KM 160), slight wave to flan, otherwise pleasingly toned, a pleasing very fine and on a full flanProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoA. H. Baldwin, June 1968, by private treaty Subjec...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Lakshmi Narasimha (1619-1641), Mohar (2), c.1640, Obv. pseudo-Arabic characters in the style of the tangkas of Ghiyas-ud-din, trident (triśūla) in central circle, above the syllable Śrī., Rev. legend in two lines within central square above two flowers, Śrī Laksmī/narasim, damaru (double hand-drum) above central square, 11h, 5.16g, 26mm; 3.94g, 12h, 25mm (RGV 256; KM 160), the first ex-mount and with deposits, very fine, the second likely clipped, ex-mount, about very fine (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) Purchased in Kathma...
FORGERIES AND COPIES
Collection of Forgeries (57) | Nepal, Ranjit Malla, Bhadgaon and Pratap Simha, forgeries of Mohars (5), fine or very fine (5); forgeries of Mohars, Suki and Paisas of the Shah Dynasty, including Rajendra, Surendra and forgeries of Mohars of Tibet, mostly all fine, some scarce and fantastic academic collection of Nepalese and Tibetan forgeries (52) (total 57)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
LICHHAVI PERIOD
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, in the name of Sri Mananka and Sivadeva I (c. 576-605), Pana (37), copper alloy (non-magnetic), Obv. standing lion facing left, legend Śrī Mānanka/ above, Rev. facing goddess seated cross-legged on lotus flower, right hand raised, left hand on waist, Śrī Bhoginion right, many other variants (RGV 1 -16), good to very fine, many above average for type (37)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSome with tickets.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, in the name of Sri Mananka and Sivadeva I (c. 576-605), Pana (9), copper alloy (non-magnetic), Obv. standing lion facing left and legend Śrī Mānanka above, legend breaking a circle of dots, Rev. facing goddess seated cross-legged on lotus flower, right hand raised, left hand on waist, legend Śrī Bhoginion right side, breaking a circle of dots (RGV 1), fine to good fine; other Pana (4) of similar type (RGV 7-12), very good to good fine (13)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSome with tickets. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premi...
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Amshuvarman (c. 605- 621), Pana, copper alloy, Obv. winged lion and legend, Rev. dot below front paw of lion (RGV 22), very fine; Pana, copper alloy, much as before, Obv. two dots above lion, Rev. crescent and dot above lion (RGV 23), extremely fine; Pana (2), much as before (cf. RGV 21-29), corroded, one in two parts, fine; Pana (7), copper alloy, Obv. winged lion and legend, Rev. cow with calf (RGV 25-28), about very fine (11)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSome with tickets.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more...
Nepal, Anonymous (Udayeva), Pana (11), copper alloy, undated (c. 621), Obv. Kuvera, god of wealth, seated in ‘lalitasana’ the position of joy or relaxation, with one leg tucked under the body and the other dangling down, the right arm in ‘abhayamudra’ (position of “have no fear”), the left bent on the waist, holding a purse. Flower of dots to left, legend Vaiśravanah above, breaking the dotted border, Rev. cow with suckling calf facing left and legend Kamehi above (RGV 31-34), mostly fine or worst with corrosion (11)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part T...
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Jishnu Gupta (c. 624-637), Pana (8), copper alloy, undated (c. 622-33), Obv. winged horse facing left, legend above Śrī Jisnu Guptasya, Rev. Vajra or śrivatsa within dotted border (RGV 36-37 var.), very good and about fine, but one coin toned very fine and extremely good for type, rare (8)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSome with tickets:Purchased in Wimbledon, November 1973 - £1.25Purchased in Sanu, September 1967B. N. Shrestha, May 1974, by private treatySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please v...
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (625-641), Pana, copper alloy, Obv. standing elephant facing left within border of dots, Rev. goddess Lakshmi, seated cross-legged facing and holding flowers in each hand, legend, Śrī Gunānka (RGV 42), rare, toned good fine, the only one of this type in the collection; and Pana, copper alloy (13), of more usual type with elephant right, one apparently struck on a lead flan (RGV 55-82), very good to very fine most scarce (14)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSome with tickets.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. Fo...
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (c. 641), Pana (4), copper alloy, Obv. standing bull facing left, crescent above head, to the right of crescent two syllables of the legend vrsa, Rev. eight-petalled flower within border of dots (RGV 83), the first with legend clearly visible, about very fine and rare, the others very good; Pana (5), copper alloy, Obv. similar standing bull facing left, but legend Paśupati above and border of dots around, Rev sun within border of dots, in a range of styles (RGV 84), very good to good fine (9)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medal...
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (c. 641-680), Pana, copper alloy (2), Obv. recumbent bull with raised head, facing left, legend Paśupati above and border of dots around, Rev. circle around central part of sun, all within border of dots (RGV 85), the first about extremely fine and very rare in this condition, the other poor; Pana, copper alloy (4), Obv. recumbent bull facing left, legend Paśupati above and border of dots around, Rev. Śrīvatsa within border of dots (RGV 89-92), generally fine; Pana, copper alloy (2), Obv. standing bull facing left, moon above, Rev. sun with legend Paśupati aro...
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (Narendra Deva) (c. 641- 680), Pana (8); Half-Pana (8), copper alloy, Obv. bull standing right, crescent above, within border of dots, Rev. sun with rays in the form of dots in the centre, legend Paśupati around, all within border of dots (RGV 97; 98-107), very good to good fine; together with other Lichhavi coins (4), poor (20)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSome with tickets.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous (c. 641-680), Pana (12), copper alloy, Obv. standing bull facing right, crescent above, within border of dots, Rev. sun symbol in centre with legend Paśupati around (RGV 98 -107), very good to very fine, some with attractive toning; Anonymous (c. 650), Pana (5), copper alloy, Obv. standing bull facing right with crescent above, Rev. vase with flowers and legend Paśupati (RGV 115-116), about fine to fine (17)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSome with tickets. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more informati...
Nepal, Lichhavi Period, Anonymous, Pana (23), copper alloy (c. 680-690), Obv. recumbent bull facing left, legend Vrsa above, Rev. trident with legend Śiva (RGV 160-162), fine to extremely fine, rare in higher grades (23)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
MALLA DYNASTY: KINGDOM OF BHATGAON
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jagatprakash Malla (1644-1673), Mohar, NS 765, 'Ghiyas-ud-din' Type, Obv. trident in central circle, sword with garland above, Rev. legend Śrī Śrī Ja/gatprakā/ śa Malla, date below central square, 765, without short vertical line to left of damaru (double hand-drum), 5.49g, 10h (RGV 516), flan bent and some red deposits, about very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoA. H. Baldwin, 20 August 1962, by private treatyOne of the first Nepalese coins acquired by Nicholas Rhodes when he was 16 years old.Subject to 20% VAT on B...
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jagatprakash Malla (1644-1673), Suki, NS 775, Obv. sword on stand with garland and legend Śrī/ Śrī Ja/ya Ja-, flower composed of small dots to left of syllable ya, Rev. legend continues, –gatprakā/śa Malla/775, crescent and dot (sun) on either side of the first syllable Śrī, 1.42g, 6h (RGV 519), holed and repaired in two places, about fine, very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoDr Christian Edwald von Kleist, June 1993, by private treatySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions...
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jagatprakash Malla (1644-1673), Suki, NS 782, Obv. holy water vase (kalasha) in centre and legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Jagatprakāśa Malla, Rev. legend in three lines divided by pseudo-Persian characters, Chandra Sekhara Sim Sam 782, 1.42g, 2h (RGV 520), pierced, otherwise very fine and scarceProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSam is short for “Samvat” which refers to the era which is used on all dated Malla coins and is thus mentioned only on some coins of Bhatgaon.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms...
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jagatprakash Malla (1644-1673), Suki, NS 782, Obv. holy water vase (kalasha) in centre and legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Jagatprakāśa Malla, three small dots above the syllable ya, Rev. legend in three lines divided by pseudo-Persian characters, Chandra Sekhara Sim Sam 782, 1.40g, 12h (RGV 521), holed, yet well-struck, good very fine, rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoP. Telco, by private treatyM. Sakya, by private treatyChandra Sekhar acted as Chief Minister for Jagatprash Malla and the Sukis may have been stuck in the year when he assum...
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Jitamitra Malla (1663-1696), Imitation Mohar, NS 783, Obv. sword with garland on stand within inverted triangle, legend Śrī Śrī Sumati Jaya Jitāmitra Malla, Rev. trident in central circle, in eight attached petals Sam 783 Chaitra Su 9, 5.26g, 12h (Forgery of RGV 523, illustrated in Rhodes et al. (1987) as RGV M7 on plate 50 this coin), once lightly mounted, very fine; Uniface Dam, undated, sword in centre and legend on either side, Śrī Śrī/Jitā (RGV 531 this coin), good fine, rare (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) One of...
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Bhupatindra Malla (1696-1722), Mohar, NS 816, 'Ghiyas-ud-din' Type, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Bhūpatindra Malla 816, Bhūpatindrais written with a long -tī, 5.49g, 12h (RGV 534), ex-mount and lightly crimped, about very fine; and, Mohar (3), NS 816, much as before, legend reads Śrī Śrī Jaya Bhūpatindra Malla Deva 816, Bhūpatindra is written with short –ti, 5.45g, 6h; 5.18g, 12h; 5.53g, 12h (RGV 536), the second with traces of loops which have been removed, otherwise very fine; and, Mohar, NS 816, much as before, but syllable Bhū-is written in different style and trident ha...
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Bhupatindra Malla (1696-1722), Suki, NS 816, Obv. sword with garland within intersecting squares, legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Bhūpa-, Rev. vase, legend –tindra Malla Deva 816, 1.35g, 5h (RGV 546), cleaned and some scuffing, about very fine; Suki (8), NS 816, Obv. sword with garland within intersecting squares, legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Bhūpa-, Rev. vase, –tindra Malla Deva 816, a selection of varieties (RGV 546-549; 551-52), mostly holed or damaged, fine to very fine; Ani, undated, Obv. sword with handle, legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Bhūpa-, Rev. –tindra Malla Deva, several dots in field, inclu...
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Ranajit Malla (1722-1769), Mohar, NS 842, Obv. conch (Śankha) and wheel (cakra) in central circle, a bow to right and five arrows to left, legend, Śrī Śrī Jaya Rana-, flowers in field, five dots to upper left of the syllable ja., Rev. inverted central triangle contains elephant goad (ankuśa) and noose (pāśa), to left of triangle lotus flower (padma) and to right mace (gada), legend continues, -jit Malla Deva 842, five dots to the lower left of the syllable ma, 5.42g, 6h (RGV 561), some deposits to obverse, otherwise a mostly pleasing strike, very fineProvenanceThe Nicho...
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Ranajit Malla (1722-1769), Mohar, NS 842, Obv. conch (Śankha) and wheel (cakra) in central circle, a bow to right and five arrows to left, legend, Śrī Śrī Jaya Rana-, flowers in field, four dots to upper left of the syllable ja, Rev. inverted central triangle contains elephant goad (ankuśa) and noose (pāśa), to left of triangle lotus flower (padma) and to right mace (gada), legend continues, jit Malla Deva 842, three dots to the lower left of the syllable ma, 5.40g, 9h (RGV 563), slight doubling to obverse, worn, about very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of...
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Ranajit Malla (1722-1769), Mohar (3), NS 842, “Ghiyas-ud-din” Type, Obv. with rounded tie at trident (RGV 564), generally all very fine; Mohar (2), NS 842, much as before, Obv. trefoil tie at lower part of trident (RGV 565), one with striking splits, about very fine (5)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoiv) B.N. Shrestha 1967, by private treaty, The purity of these coins is recorded as ranging between 95% and 42% fine. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Ranajit Malla (1722-1769), Half-Mohar, NS 842, Obv. pentagram, sword with garland in centre, legend interspersed Śrī Śrī Jaya Ranajit Malla Deva, Rev. vase in inverted triangle, legend around Samvat 842, Vaisā Sū 15, 2.30g, 7h (RGV 566), struck off centre to obverse and with striking splits, fine, nonetheless rare coronation issueProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoDr Christian Edwald von Kleist, May 1993, by private treatyFollowing the precedent set by Jitamitra and Bhupatindra, this coronation issue specifies the exact date of...
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Ranajit Malla (1722-1769), Suki (2), NS 842, Obv. two intersecting squares, sword with garland in centre, legend outside Śrī Śrī Jaya Rana, Rev. vase in centre, legend continues, jit Malla Deva 842, moon on both, 0.97g, 5h; 1.24g, 7h (RGV 570), the second pierced in centre, otherwise fine (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) Mr P. Telco, September 1967, by private treatyM. Sakya, by private treaty Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Ranajit Malla (1722-1769), Suki, NS 842, Obv. two intersecting squares, sword with garland in centre, legend outside Śrī Śrī Jaya Rana-, Rev. vase in centre, legend continues, -jit Malla Deva 842, sun right and moon left at top, 1.31g, 3h (RGV 569 this coin), some softness of strike, about very fine; Mule Suki, NS 816, much as before, Rev. die of Suki of Bhupatindra Malla reading, –tindra Malla Deva 816 , 1.21g, 6h (RGV 572 this coin), pierced, otherwise about very fine for strike, the only known piece and thus extremely rare (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of...
Nepal, Bhatgaon, Jaya Ranajit Malla (1722-1769), Ani, undated, Obv. sword with legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Rana-, Rev. legend continues, –jita Malla Deva, groups of four dots, no dots to left of syllable ji, 0.66g, 8h (RGV 574), very fine; Ani, undated, much as before, Obv. sword on stand, Rev. two groups of three dots, 0.60g, 10h (RGV 576), good very fine; Adhani, undated, much as before, no dots, 0.36g, 3h (RGV 577), very fine and rare; Uniface Dam (16), undated, legend Śrī Ranaji (RGV 580), fine to very fine (19)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) M. Sa...
MALLA DYNASTY: KINGDOM OF KATHMANDU
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Pratap Malla (1641-1674), Mohars (2), NS 775, Obv. imitation Persian characters, 'Sanah (I)lahi,' triśul (trident) in centre surrounded by Newari script in a floral background with various rosettes, Newari script, Śrī Śrī Kavindra Jaya, beaded border, Rev. imitation Persian characters, 'Jahangir Shah', Newari script, 'Pratap Malla, 775' on floral background with rosettes, ornamental border, 5.52g, 11h; 5.43g, 12h (RGV 260; KM 164), the first a pleasing strike, about extremely fine, the second crimped and flattened, fine, both scarce (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Colle...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Pratap Malla (1641-1674), struck in the name of Queen Rupamati Devi, Suki (Quarter-Mohar) (3), VS 769, Obv. legend Śrī Rūpamati Devī, triśul (trident) in centre, surrounded by flowers composed of dots, Rev. legend in three lines, placed between two imitation Persian characters, Vihārī/Rājkanyā/769, flowers composed of dots in field, 1.24g, 12h; 1.32g, 12h; 1.33g, 12h (RGV 262; KM 169), the third plugged, all about very fine (3)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoii) B.N. Shrestha, December 1984, by private treaty Subject to 20%...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Chakravartendra Malla (1669), Mohar (3), NS 789, Obv. conch (Śankha) and wheel (chakra) in central circle, a bow to right and five arrows to left, legend, Śrī 2 Jaya Chakrava-, flowers in field, Rev. inverted central triangle contains elephant goad (ankuśa) and noose (pāśa), to left of triangle lotus flower (padma) and to right mace (gada), legend continues, -rtendra Malla Deva 789, 5.42g, 12h; 5.38g, 12h; 5.25g, 12h (RGV 264; KM 173), one lightly bent, another ex-mount, fine to very fine; Half-Mohar, Obv. trident (triśul) in central petal, four petals around contain the...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Mahipatendra Malla (c. 1670), Mohar, undated (c. 1669), Obv. trident (triśul) in centre within lozenge to the corners of which four panels are attached, forming a square, legend Śrī 2 Jaya Mahipa- Rev. sword (khadga) with wreath, in centre, legend continues in three lines on either side and below, -tendra/Malla/Deva, 5.46g, 12h (RGV 266; KM 177), faint crimp through flan, darkly toned, very fine and a rare and significant denomination from the Malla periodProvenance The Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoThis is the only undated Mohar of the...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Nripendra Malla (1674-1680), Mohar, NS 794, Obv. triśul (trident) in centre, legend in three lines, the middle line between two imitation Persian characters, Śrī Śrī/Jaya/Nrpendra, Rev. sword with garland in centre and legend Malla/Deva/794 arranged as on obverse, 5.36g, 12h (RGV 268; KM 185), bright, about very fine; Suki, NS 795, Obv. reticulated field, legend placed above and below imitation Persian character, Śrī Jaya Nrpendra, Rev. legend is placed above and below imitation Persian character, Ma/lla Deva /795, 1.37g, 12h (RGV 270; KM 183), lightly crimped and pitted...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Parthivendra Malla (1680-1687), 'Square Flan' Half-Mohar, undated, Obv. sword with garland in centre surrounded by the 8 auspicious emblems (astamangala) and legend, Śrī Jaya Pārthivendra Malla, Rev. mirror in centre with small sword to left and legend Śrī Rājya Laksmī Devī Mahārāni, 2.74g, 12h (RGV 276; KM 192), with plugged hole and signs of repair to edge, bright, otherwise about very fine and very rare, the only Half-Mohar struck on a square flanProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoDr Christian Edwald von Kleist, June 1998, b...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Parthivendra Malla (1680-1687), Mohar (3), NS 802, Obv. two intersecting squares contain the legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Pārthivendra Malla Deva, and Mahārāja Nepalendra, around surrounding triangles, the eight auspicious emblems (astamangala) are to be found in very small size, Rev. two intersecting squares much as on obverse, within the squares a vase in the centre and the legend Mahārāni Jagatmātā (the Queen, Mother of the world), 5.29g, 12h; 5.46g, 12h; 5.44g, 12h (RGV 274 the first coin; KM 198), very fine; Suki, NS 800, Obv. flowers in field and legend Śrī Jaya Pārthi-, R...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Bhupalendra Malla (1687-1700), Mohar, NS 809, Obv. trident and legend in five lines, Śrī 2/Jaya/Bhūpā/lendra/ Malla in central octagon, one syllable each of the legend: Nepāleśvara Rājendra in the eight petals attached to the octagon, Rev. sword with garland and legend in four lines, Laksmī/Nara/yana/809, in central octagon, auspicious emblems (astamangala) in the eight petals attached to the octagon, 5.50g, 1h (RGV 281; KM 207), extremely fine and scarceProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoRhodes et al. (1987) remark that the mo...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Bhupalendra Malla (1687-1700), Mohar, NS 812, Obv. trident and legend, Śrī 2/Jaya/Bhūpā/lendra/, in four lines in central circle, auspicious emblems (astamangala) in the eight petals, one dot below syllable bhū and none below syllable p ā in third line of legend, Rev. sword with garland and legend in three lines, Malla/Deva/ 812, in central scalloped octagon, one syllable each of the legend, Nepāleśvara Rājendra, in the eight petals which are attached to the scallops, 5.51g, (RGV 282), weakly struck to obverse, very fine/about extremely fine; Mohar, NS 812 (2), Obv. tri...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Bhupalendra Malla (1687-1700), Suki, NS 808, Obv. trident, legend in four lines, Śrī 2/Hrdhi/Laksmi/Rāje-, Rev. mirror in centre and continuation of the obverse legend, śvarī Devī/808, 1.36g, 12h (RGV 286; KM 200), toned, about extremely fine and scarce; Uniface Paisa, undated, sword with garland in centre, legend around Śrī /Bhūpā/lendra, 0.16g (RGV 287), pierced in centre, fine, very rare; Uniface Adhani, undated, sword with garland in centre, legend around Śrī /Bhūpā/lendra, 0.32g (RGV 286a this coin), edge ragged, about very fine, very rare; Uniface Dam (3), legend...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Bhaskara Malla (1701-1715), Mohar (3), NS 821, Obv. trident and legend in four lines Śrī Śrī/ Jaya/Bhāskara in central circle, the eight Buddhist auspicious emblems (astamangala) in petals, Rev. two horizontal lines, possibly representing two pseudo-Persian characters within central circle, sword with garland in centre and legend in three lines Malla/Deva/821, one syllable each of the legend Nepāleśvara Girindra (Lord of Nepal, King of the Hills) in the eight petals, (RGV 289), very fine or a little better, the last fine; Mohar, NS 821, much as before, Obv. additional g...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Mahindra Simha (1715-1722), Mohar (2), NS 835, Obv. trident and legend in four lines, Śrī Śrī /Jaya/Mahīndra in central circle, eight Buddhist auspicious emblems (astamangala) in petals, Rev. two horizontal lines, possibly representing two pseudo-Persian characters within central circle, sword with garland in centre and legend in three lines Simha/Deva/83, one syllable each of the legend Nepāreśvara Girindra (Lord of Nepal, King of the Hills) in the eight petals, 12h, 5.58g; 5.41g, 12h (RGV 303; KM 225), the first toned, good very fine, the second bent, with deposit to e...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Jagajjaya Malla (1722-1735), Mohar (2), NS 842, Obv. trident and legend in four lines Śrī 2/ Jaya/Jagajjaya in central circle, the eight Buddhist auspicious emblems (astamangala) in petals, no dots in field, single dot below trident, Rev. two horizontal lines, possibly representing two pseudo-Persian characters within central circle, sword with garland in centre and legend in three lines Malla/Deva/842, one syllable each of the legend Nepāleśvara Rājendra in the eight petals attached to the circle, 5.42g, 11h; 5.62g, 12h (RGV 313 the first this coin), the first with red...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Jagajjaya Malla (1722-1735), Suki, NS 842, Obv. trident in centre, crescent to left of trident, legend in five lines, Śrī 2/ Jaya /Jaga/jjaya/Malla, Rev. offering vase (bhumpa) with wreath and three dots on top of wreath, legend in four lines Śrī Kūmūdinī Devī 842, the figure ‘4’ appears to have been re-engraved over ‘5’ (RGV 319 this coin; KM 233, previously KM 239), pierced twice and with edge split, about very fine and rare; Suki (2), NS 842, much as before, Obv. with different dot variations, 1.36g, 12h; 1.33g, 12h (RGV 320), the first ex-mount, both very fine; Suki,...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Prakash Malla (1st reign, 1735-1746), Mohar, NS 856, trident with three dots below, and legend, Śrī 2 /Jaya/ Prakā/śa Ma/lla, in central circle, one each of the eight Buddhist auspicious emblems (astamangala) in the eight petals which are attached to the inner circle, Rev. sword with garland and legend, Śrī/ Mahī/ pate/ndra Malla/856, within octagon, 5.36g, 1h (RGV 327), small edge striking split, toned and good very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoA.H. Baldwin, 1962, by private treaty, and thus among the first Nepalese...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Prakash Malla (1st reign, 1735-1746), Mohar, NS 856, trident with one dot below, and legend, Śrī 2 /Jaya/ Prakā/śa Ma/lla, in central circle, one each of the eight Buddhist auspicious emblems (astamangala) in the eight petals which are attached to the inner circle, Rev. sword with garland and legend, Śrī/ Mahī/ pate/ndra Malla/856, within octagon, 5.48g, 12h (RGV 328), soft in parts, toned, very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoPurchased in Sanu, September 1967Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information pl...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Prakash Malla (1st reign, 1735-1746), Suki, NS 856, Obv. trident in centre, one dot on each side upper part of trident and one dot each side of lower part of trident, legend Śrī /Jana/nī Kū, crescent and dot (sun) each side of Śrī, Rev. mirror in centre, legend continues, mūdinī Devī 856, 0.63g, 12h (RGV 332), about very fine; Suki, NS 856 (3), much as before, 1.38g, 12h; 1.05g, 2h; 1.08g, 12h (RGV 333), one heavily debased, another about very fine, the last cleaned and chip to edge, good fine (4)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Prakash Malla (1st reign, 1735-1746), Ani, undated, Obv. sword with wreath, legend 'Sri Ja / ya Pra-, Rev. lion facing left, legend above kasa, 0.72g, 12h (RGV 334 this coin), crimped and with softness to tops of devices, fine, nonetheless rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoDr Vernon, October 1973 [with Rhodes' ticket annotated 'unrecorded. Not in BNS, CVR, BM etc Ext. R.'] This Ani probably belongs to the first reign of Jaya Prakash because the design is similar to that of the minor denominations of the earlier rulers. Dur...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jyoti Prakash Malla (1746-1750), Mohar, NS 866, Obv. trident and legend in four lines, Śrī 2 Jyoti Pra/kāśa/ Malla, Buddhist auspicious emblems (astamangala) in the eight petals around, Rev. sword with garland and legend in five lines, Śrī 2/ Mahī/pate/ndra Malla 866, in central circle, one syllable each of the legend Nepāleśvara Rājendra in the eight attached petals, date is written with two identical figures for “6”, 5.06g, 12h (RGV 339), small piece of flan is missing, otherwise fine; Mohar, NS 866, much as before, date with two different figures for "6", 5.26g, 12h (RGV 3...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jyoti Prakash Malla (1746-1750), with Jaya Laksmi Devi, Suki (2), NS 866, Obv. small trident in central diamond, the legend Śrī Jananī in four attached petals, Rev. mirror in central quatrefoil, Jaya/ Laksmi/ Devī/ 866, 1.35g, 12h; 0.78g, 12h (RGV 347), both chipped, one fine, the other very fine; Suki, NS 866, Obv. trident and legend Śrī Jananī, Rev. offering vase (kalash) with garland and legend Jaya/ Laksmi/ Devī/ 866, 1.27g, 12h (RGV 349), toned, about very fine; Uniface Dam, undated, legend, Śrī Jo/ti Pra-, 0.045g (RGV 350 this coin), very fine (4)ProvenanceThe Nicholas...
NGC MS64 | Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Prakash Malla (2nd reign c. 1750-1768), gold Suki, NS 873, Obv. trident in centre and legend Śrī 2 /Jaya/ Prakā/śa Ma/lla, Rev. sword with garland in centre and legend, Śrī 3 Gūjheśvarī 873, 1.32g, (RGV 354 this coin; KM 253), slightly soft of strike to reverse, otherwise very fine and very rare, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8773822-001)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoBritish Museum, likely by exchange, February 1968Gujheshvari is a Nepali incarnation of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. https://www.ngccoin.uk...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Prakash Malla (2nd reign c. 1750-1768), gold Adhani (1/16íth Mohar), undated, Obv. sword with garland, and legend Śrī /Jaya/ Praka-, Rev. lion facing left, legend continues above, -śa Ma/lla , 0.34g, 12h (RGV 356 this coin; KM 245), good very fine and scarceProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoBritish Museum, likely by exchange, February 1968Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Prakash Malla (2nd reign c. 1750-1768), Mohar, NS 873, Obv. trident in centre and legend Śrī 2 /Jaya/ Prakā/śa Ma/lla, Rev. sword with garland in centre and legend Śrī 3 Gūjheśvarī 873, 5.25g, 12h (RGV 361), striking split to edge, very fine; Mohar (5), NS 873, Obv. trident and the legend Śrī 2 /Jaya/ Prakā/śa Ma/lla, in the centre of a pointed octagon, the eight Buddhist auspicious emblems in petals attached to the pointed parts of the octagon, legend Nepāleśvara 873 between the petals, Rev. legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Kumārī Māju in inverted triangle within scalloped circle, Śr...
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Prakash Malla (2nd reign c. 1750-1768), Half-Mohar, NS 873, Obv. trident in scalloped diamond, legend Śrī 2 /Jaya/ Prakā/śa Ma/lla, in four attached petals and around, Rev. sword and garland in central circle, legend Deva 873 in four petals, flowers in field, 2.73g, 12h (RGV 364), toned, good very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoChristie's, 20 April 1982, lot 379 [part] - £140 [for Baldwin's]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Kathmandu, Jaya Prakash Malla (2nd reign c. 1750-1768), Suki, NS 873 (2) Obv. trident in centre and legend Śrī 2 /Jaya/ Prakā/śa Ma/lla, Rev. sword with garland in centre and legend, Śrī 3 Gūjheśvarī 873, 1.39g, 12h; 1.41g, 12h (RGV 366), one with some red deposits, both toned and about extremely fine; Adhani (2), undated, Obv. sword with garland, legend Śrī /Jaya/ Prakā-, Rev. kāśa Malla, lion facing left below, 0.37g, 12h; 0.33g, 12h (RGV 369), extremely fine and very fine; Uniface Paisa (32índ part of Mohar), 0.18g, uniface, similar to previous coin, but sword not on canopy, 0.18g (...
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Nepal, Patan, Siddhinarasimha (1619-1661), Mohar, NS 761, Obv. sword in centre of small circle, legend on either side, Śrī Śrī/Siddhi, pseudo-Arabic script around, Rev. standing lion facing left with raised tail, within small inner circle, pseudo-Arabic script around, Nara in north position, crescent and dot (sun) to left and right of this, legend and ornaments below, line of three dots between two lines made up of small arches, 5.58g, 12h, 23mm (RGV 374; KM 300), some red deposits, otherwise pleasing very fine; Mohar, NS 761, much as before, 5.62g, 12h, 21mm (RGV 374; KM 300), very fine; Unif...
Nepal, Patan, Shrinivasa Malla (1661-1684), Mohar (2), NS 781, Obv. sword in centre of small circle, crescent and dot (sun) on top of sword, legend on either side, Śrī Śrī Jaya, crescent and dot (sun) above each syllable Śrī and annular device above sword [the two coins represent two obv. variants with different pseudo-Arabic script in northeast position (to the right of the flower)] Rev. between inner and outer circle in north position legend Śrī ni-, crescent and dot (sun) to left and right of this legend and ornaments below, pseudo-Arabic script around, 5.29g, 1h; 5.34g, 12h (RGV 381), both...
Nepal, Patan, Shrinivasa Malla (1661-1684), Suki, undated, Obv. sword with garland in central square, enclosed by diamond, legend Śrīnivāsa Malla, Rev. large flower in centre and legend around Kalunāmaya [instead of correct Karunāmaya, but note that in coin inscriptions of the Malla period the letters “ra” and “la” appear to be interchangeable, although their pronunciation in Newari is different in contrast to some southeast Asian languages], 1.28g, 12h (RGV 386), pierced twice, otherwise very fine and very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoB.N....
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Yoga Narendra Malla (1684-1705), Mohar (4), NS 805, Obv. intricate design of squares and diamonds, legend spread out in all empty spaces, Śrī Śrī Śrī Lokanātha Śrī Śrī Yoga Narendra Malla, Samgitārnnava Pāraga (skilled in music) Rev. octagon with sides extended, vermillion casket, conch and mace in centre, legend around, Śrī Śrī Jaya Laksmī Devī, Śrī Nepāla Chūdamani (“Jewel in the Crown of Nepal”) 805, (RGV 391), one flan crimped, another ex-mount, generally very fine; Mohar (4), NS 805, Obv. swastika formed of squares, legend in empty spaces, Śrī Śrī Yoga Narendra Malla D...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Yoga Narendra Malla (1684-1705), Mohar, NS 805, Obv. swastika formed of squares, legend in empty spaces, Śrī Śrī Yoga Narendra Malla Deva, Samgitārnnava Pāraga, Rev. two triangles and one diamond intersecting, forming small diamond in centre, vermillion casket, conch and mace in small central diamond and legend around, Śrī Narendra Laksmī Devī Śrī Pratāpa Laksmī Devī 805, decorative border, 5.42g, 12h (RGV 394), attractively toned, good very fine; Mohar (2), NS 808, Obv. swastika formed of squares, legend in empty spaces, Śrī Śrī Yoga Narendra Malla Deva, Samgitārnnava Pārag...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Yoga Narendra Malla (1684-1705), Mohar, NS 820, Obv. sword with garland on stand, two small branches and flower on top of wreath, crescent to left and sun to right of flower, legend on either side, Śrī Śrī Jaya Yoga Narendra Malla, Samgitārnnava Pāraga, on reticulated surface, Rev. trident with garland, legend on either side in Devanagari script, Śrī Vīra Yoga Narendra Malla, Nepāla Chūdamani 820, groups of three dots in corners, 5.06g, 1h (RGV 397), striking split to edge and stain to obverse, toned, good fine; Mohar, NS 820, much as before, Rev. three pellets at lower left...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Yoga Narendra Malla (1684-1705), Suki (2), NS 805, Obv. square with elephant goad in centre and legend, Śrī Śrī/Yoga/ 805, four trefoiled petals around contain the legend Narendra Malla, Rev. pentagram with legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Lokanātha, Śrī Taleju Sahāya, 1.28g, 12h; 1.34g, 12h (RGV 405), both pierced and one wiped, otherwise very fine; Suki, NS 805, Obv. as before, legend Śrī Śrī/Yoga/ 805, Narendra Malla, Udhārakya Yāo, Rev. as before, 1.33g, 12h (RGV 407), pierced and with some red deposits, very fine; Suki, undated, Obv. sword with garland in central square, Śrī 2 Vīra...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Loka Prakash Malla (1706), Mohars, NS 826 (4), the first: Obv. small square within diamond, within larger square, sword with garland in central square, legend Śrī 2 Jaya Loka Prakāśa Malla Deva 826, Rev. two equilateral triangles interlaced to form hexagram, trident within quatrefoil in centre, legend in outer triangles, Śrī Karūnāmaya, and in outer angles, Śrī Śrī Yogamatī, 5.82g, 12h; the second: Obv. small square within diamond, within larger square, sword with garland in central square, legend within squares, Śrī Śrī Karūnāmaya, the last word with text variant to "na",...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Loka Prakash Malla (1706), Mohar, NS 826, Obv. small square within diamond, within larger square, sword with garland in central square, legend within squares, Śrī Śrī Karūnāmaya, outside of squares Śrī 2 Loka Prakāśa Malla Deva, Rev. two equilateral triangles interlaced to form hexagram, trident within quatrefoil in centre, mirror and vermilion casket in outer angles left and right, legend Śrī Śrī Yogamatī Devī 826, 4.83g, 12h (RGV 414 this coin; KM 343), previously mounted, about fine and rare; Suki, undated, Obv. sword with garland in central square, legend around, Śrī J...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Indra Malla (1706-1709), Mohar, NS 826, Obv. sword with garland in central square, above two leaves and dot, legend on each side, Śrī Lokanātha, legend outside square, Śrī Śrī Indra Malla Deva on floral field, Rev. square, each side protruding in an arc, within trident with garland and legend Śrī Bhāgyavatī Devī 826, two leaves and a dot in outer angles, 5.43g, 12h (RGV 421), suggestion of previous mounting and cleaned, very fine; Mohar, NS 826, much as before, Obv. legend outside square, Śrī Śrī Jaya Indra Malla Deva, no flowers in field, 5.34g, 12h (RGV 422), wave to flan...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Indra Malla (1706-1709), Suki, undated, Obv. sword with garland in central square, four trefoiled petals attached to the square contain the legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Indra Malla, Rev. small wheel in centre, legend in three lines divided by two pseudo-Persian characters, Śrī Śrī/Loka/nātha, 1.28g, 12h (RGV 431; KM 355), small area of lacquer to obverse edge, very fine and unpierced, thus very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoKarl Gabrisch, December 1987, by private treatySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information pl...
Nepal, Patan, Vira Narasimha Malla (1709) with Queen Yohamati Devi, Mohar, NS 829, Obv. square with attached petals on each side, sword with garland in centre, legend in square, Śrī 2 Loka/nātha, outside square legend, Śrī Śrī Vīra Narasimha Malla Deva legend starts Śrī Śrī Vila, Rev. equilateral triangle with smaller inverted triangle inside, trident, mirror and vermilion casket in lower triangles, legend Śrī Śrī Yogamatī Devī 820 flowers in field, 5.35g, 12h (RGV 434 this coin), double struck to reverse, very fine and scarceProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medal...
Nepal, Patan, Vira Narasimha Malla (1709), Mohar, NS 829, Obv. trident and date 829 within central circle, intricate quatrefoil design and legend around Śrī Śrī Vīra Narasimha Malla Deva, Rev. sword with garland in central circle, four trefoil petals attached to circle with similar smaller petals in angles, legend Śrī Śrī Lokanātha Saha(ya) (“with the help of Lokanatha”) (RGV 437 this coin; KM 365), some red deposits, about very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoPurchased in Bhadgaon, May 1974Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For m...
Nepal, Patan, Vira Narasimha Malla (1709), Uniface Dam (2), undated, legend Śrī/ Vīra, crescent and dot (sun) on either side of Śrī (RGV 439 one example this coin; KM 361), fine and scarce (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoB. N. Shrestha, December 1984, by private treaty These Dams are tentatively attributed to Vira Narasimha Malla, although there exist other kings whose name starts with the title “Vira”. However, the Dams struck by kings who ruled earlier and later than Vira Narasimha Malla and Vira Mahindra Malla and used the title “Vira” can b...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Vira Mahindra Malla (1709-1715), Mohar, NS 829 (4), Obv. trident with Śrī Śrī on either side in central circle, date 829 below, six petals attached to the central circle contain the legend, Jaya Vīra Mahīndra Malla, Rev. design similar to obverse with sword and garland in central circle and legend around Śrī Śrī Lokanātha Nama; the last two coins with additional leaves on rev. (RGV 440, 441), all toned, generally extremely fine; and, Suki, undated, Obv. holy water vase (kalasha) in centre of quatrefoil, legend Śrī Śrī Rājyesvari Devī, Rev. trident in central circle, five pet...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Vira Mahindra Malla (1709-1715), Mohar, NS 829, Obv. trident with Śrī Śrī on either side in central circle, date 829 below, six petals attached to the central circle contain the legend, Jaya Vīra Mahīndra Malla, Rev. sword and garland in central circle, and legend around Śrī Śrī Lokanātha Nama, in eight petals, legend variant, 5.44g, 2h (RGV 440), hint of verdigris, otherwise well-struck, very fine; Mohar (2), NS 829, much as before, Obv. group of three dots on each side of the top of trident, 5.44g, 12h; 5.41g, 12h (RGV 442, the second, this coin), the first with red depos...
Nepal, Patan, Riddhi Narasimha Malla (1715-1717), Mohar, NS 835, Obv. mandala design: square with a protruding rectangular panel on each side, small central square with six petals, which contain the legend Śrī Śrī Hrdhi Nara (plus lion in central circle = simha), legend in corners of mandala, Malla Devaor Mala Deva, flowers composed of five dots in protruding panels, Rev. two equilateral triangles interlaced, sword with garland in centre, legend in outer triangles and angles Śrī Śrī Karūnāmaya 835, 5.49g, 6h (RGV 445 this coin), very fine; Mohar (3), NS 835, Obv. central circle with six trefo...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Mahindra Simha (1717-1722), Mohar, NS 837, Obv. trident in central circle with legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Mahīndra, eight petals contain the Buddhist emblems (astamangala), two fishes swimming anti-clockwise, Rev. sword with garland in central circle and legend Simha Deva 837. the eight petals contain Śrī Śrī Kalūnāmaya, 5.35g, 11h (RGV 451), metal flaw to reverse, toned, very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Yoga Prakash Malla (1722-1729), Mohar, NS 842, trident in central circle with legend between two horizontal lines, Śrī Śrī Ja/ya Yo- /842, legend continues in the eight attached petals -ga Prakāśa Malla Deva, Rev. sword with garland and flowers within double octagon with concave sides, legend in petals reads Śrī Śrī Śrī Kalūnāmaya, 5.42g, 9h (RGV 453), fine; Mohar, NS 842, much as before, Obv. figure 8 reversed, Rev. sword with garland and flowers within small circle, surrounded by double octagon with concave sides, legend in eight petals around Śrī Śrī Karūnāmaya, 5.44g, 1h...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Vishnu Malla (1729-1745), Mohar, NS 849, Obv. trident between Śrī Śrī in central circle, date below 849, four petals attached to the circle, each containing a symbol (conch, mace, flower and wheel) between two syllables of the legend Jaya Visnu Malla Deva, Rev. sword with garland in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend Śrī Śrī/ Śrī Karūnā/maya, flowers branching from base of sword (RGV 459 this coin), some red deposits and soft in parts, generally very fine; Mohar (3), NS 849, much as before, Rev. flowers on branch towards centre (RGV 460), one with edge nick...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Vishnu Malla (1729-1745), Mohar, NS 849 (2), Obv. trident between Śrī Śrī in central circle, date below 849, four petals attached to the circle, each containing a symbol (conch, mace, flower and wheel) between two syllables of the legend Jaya Visnu Malla Deva, Rev. sword with garland in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters, reticulated surface with no flowers in field, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Karūnāmaya (RGV 466), one a little bent to edge and with striking split, very fine; Mohar, NS 851, Obv. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend in four line...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Vishnu Malla (1729-1745), Suki (2), undated, Obv. trident in centre, legend in three lines, divided by two pseudo-Persian characters Śrī Śrī, legend Jaya Visnu Malla Deva, Rev. sword with garland and flowers in central circle, legend in six attached petals, Śrī Śrī Lokanātha, 1.52g, 12h; 1.39g, 12h (RGV 472), the first with suspension loop and some red deposits, very fine, the second toned, good very fine (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoii) Purchased in Patan, September 1967Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more info...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Rajya Prakash Malla (1745-1758), Mohar, NS 865, Obv. central circle with trident and legend, Śrī 2/Rajya/ Prakaśa Malla/ Deva/865, Buddhist emblems (astamangala) in eight petals , Rev. scalloped octagon, sword with garland on stand in centre with legend Śrī Śrī Lokanātha, stand without small pellet in its middle round part, legend around, Śrī Jaya Vīra Yoga Narendra Malla, 5.24g, 6h (RGV 478), soft of strike in parts, about very fine and very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) B. N. Shrestha, November 1984, by private treaty...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Rajya Prakash Malla (1745-1758), Mohar, NS 865, Obv. two intersecting squares with concave sides, astamangala (eight Buddhist emblems) in outer angles, trident in centre with legend Śrī Śrī/Jaya Rā- 865, the remaining legend in outer triangles, -jya Prakaśa Malla Deva, Rev. scalloped octagon, sword with garland on stand in centre with legend Śrī Śrī Lokanātha stand without small pellet in its middle round part, legend around, Śrī Jaya Vīra Yoga Narendra Malla, (RGV 479), with two pieces of the flan missing, otherwise fine; Mohar (6), NS 865, much as before, Obv. two fishes i...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Rajya Prakash Malla (1745-1758), Mohar, NS 865, Obv. two intersecting equilateral triangles within inner circle, trident in central hexagon and legend in outer triangles, Śrī Hara Siddhi, small image of Hindu god in lower triangle, date 865 in lower angles, legend around, Rev. scalloped octagon, sword with garland on stand in centre with legend Śrī Śrī Lokanātha, legend around, Śrī Jaya Vīra Yoga Narendra Malla, (RGV 484), corroded, fine; Mohar (4), NS 865, Obv. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend in four lines, Śrī Śrī/Jaya Rājya/ Prakaśa Ma-/865...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Rajya Prakash Malla (1745-1758), Suki, undated, Obv. trident in centre and legend Śrī 2 Rājya Prakaśa Malla, Rev. sword with garland in central circle, one syllable of legend Śrī Śrī Lokanātha in each of the six petals, 1.29g, 3h (RGV 489), pierced twice, fine; Suki, NS 865, Obv. trident in centre and legend Śrī 2 Rājya Prakaśa Malla, date 865 below, Rev. sword with garland in central circle, one syllable of legend Śrī Śrī Lokanātha in each of the six petals, no pellets in outer angles, 1.30g, 12h (RGV 491), ex-mount, toned very fine; Suki (3), NS 865, Obv trident within inv...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Vishvajit Malla (1758-1760), Mohar, NS 878, Obv. central circle with trident and legend, Śrī Hara Siddhi, surrounded by six petals and a further six scalloped petals in angles, legend Śrī Śrī Jaya Viśvajit Malla Deva and 878 below in outer angles, Rev. sword with garland on stand within central circle, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Lokanātha within eight attached petals, legend Śrī 2 Yoga Narendra Malla, one dot in outer angles, 5.60g, 9h (RGV 496), slight wave through flan and obverse slightly double struck, very fine and a rare varietyProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepal...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Vishvajit Malla (1758-1760), Suki, NS 878, Obv. trident in centre and legend Śrī/ Viśva/ jita/ Ma lla/878, Rev. sword with garland and flower in central circle and legend in six attached petals Śrī Śrī Lokanātha, 1.00g, 4h (RGV -), small part of edge is missing, darkly toned to pitted surfaces, otherwise very fine and extremely rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoKarl Gabrisch, Baldwin's, Hong Kong, Auction 40, 1 September 2005, lot 94Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions fo...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Prakash Malla (1760-1761 and 1763), Mohar, NS 880, Obv. central circle with trident and legend Śrī 2 Jaya Prakāśa Malla, Rev. sword with garland within scalloped square, legend Śrī Talejū Mājū 880, 5.52g, 12h (RGV 499), previously mounted, otherwise well-struck, very fine and scarce; Mohar, NS 880, Obv. central circle with trident and legend Śrī 2 Jaya Prakāśa Malla, Rev. sword with garland within scalloped square, legend Śrī Talejū Mājū 880, 5.39g, 12h (RGV 499), pierced at centre and with red deposits, yet a pleasing strike, bolder very fine; another, Mohar, NS 880, Obv....
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Ranajit Malla (1762-1763), Mohar, NS 882, Obv. legend Śrī 3 Karūnamaya 882 within central square, in four semicircles outside Śrī Talejū and in large outer trefoiled petals Śrī Śrī Jaya Ranajit Malla Deva, Rev. normal “Ghiyas-ud-din” type as used by this king in Bhatgaon, with trident in central circle and sword with garland above, 5.53g, 9h (RGV 501 this coin) some red staining, very fine and scarceProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Bu...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Ranajit Malla (1762-1763), Mohar, NS 882, Obv. legend Śrī 3 Karūnamaya 882 within central square, in four semicircles outside Śrī Talejū and in large outer trefoiled petals Śrī Śrī Jaya Ranajit Malla Deva, Rev. normal "Ghiyas-ud-din" type as used by this king in Bhatgaon, with trident in central circle and sword with garland above, 5.17g, 1h (RGV 502), small chip to edge and suggestion of previous mounting, about very fine and scarceProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoB. N. Shrestha, by private treaty, September 1967Subject to 20%...
Nepal, Patan, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1763), Mohar, SE 1685, trident within small circle, surrounded by scalloped square with legend in Devanagari script, Śrī Śrī Prthvi Nārāyana Sāha Deva 1685, Rev. sword with garland in central circle, legend in Devanagari script Śrī 3 Lokanātha, legend in outer petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 5.35g, 3h (RGV 503), soft in parts and some scuffing, scarce, good fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Patan, Dala Mardana Shah (1764-1765), Mohar, NS 884, Obv. trident within small circle, surrounded by scalloped square with legend in Devanagari script, Śrī Śrī Dala Mardana Sāha Deva 884, Rev. in central circle, sword with garland on stand, legend in Newari script in eight petals around Śrī Śrī Śrī Karūnamaya, 5.22g, 6h (RGV 505), wave through flan and with some red deposits, very fine, rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoP. Telco, 26 May 1966, by private treatySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms an...
Nepal, Patan, Dala Mardana Shah (1764-1765), Uniface Dam (2), undated, legend Śrī Śrī / Dala (RGV 508), fine to very fine, scarce (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Tej Narasimha Malla (1765-1768), Mohar, NS 885, Obv. small square within diamond and around these two intersecting squares, small trident in centre and legend interspersed Śrī Śrī Jaya Teja Nara, lion (= simha), legend below trident Śrī Śrī Vīra Yoga Narendra Malla Deva, Rev. sword with garland in centre, imitation Persian characters in field, reading Jahangir Shah [probably a copy of the mohar of Pratap Malla dated NS 775], Newari legend in floral field, Śrī Śrī Śrī Karūnāmaya, date 885 below and symbols in field, paduka (two footprints of Shiva or Buddha), mirror, mace, lo...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Tej Narasimha Malla (1765-1768), Ani (1/8íth-Mohar), undated, Obv. lion in centre, facing left, legend Nara (lion= simha) Jana, Rev. sword with garland in centre and legend Śrī Yoga, 0.68g, 12h (RGV -), pierced, otherwise well-struck and cabinet toned, almost extremely fine and extremely rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoKarl Gabrisch, Baldwin, Hong Kong, Auction 40, 1 September 2005, lot 102Nicholas Rhodes placed this coin on his trays among those of Tej Narasimha, and attributed the coin to this king in the catalogue of the...
Nepal, Patan, Jaya Tej Narasimha Malla (1765-1768), Uniface Dam (15), sword, with legend Śrī Śrī/Teja; sword in centre and moon and sun by top of sword (the latter feature not visible on all three coins), legend Śrī Śrī/Teja, (RGV 513, 514), generally fine to very fine (15)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoWesley Halpert, Spink, New York, Auction 9544, 11 December 2000, lot 51 [part], 'mainly very fine'and, B. N. Shrestha, by private treaty, December 1989 and Kathmandu, August 1964, by private treaty and, Carlo Valdettaro, January 1966, by private t...
MEDALS AND MEDALLIONS
Third Nepal-Tibet War (1855-1856), in the name of Jang Bahadur, silver Campaign Medal, VS 1912 (1855), Obv. sword with garland in centre, surrounded by a legend which starts at 12 o' clock: 1912 salma Gorkha Sarkar bata Bhot phatte ("In the year 1912 VS (1855) the Government of Gorkha defeated Tibet"), ornamental border between two outer circles, Rev. small circle in centre encompassing four pellets and legend near ornamental border which is outlined by two circles, inscription, Śrī 3 Maharaja Jang Bahadur Purānā Gorakh paltan, 22.26g (Gabrisch/ Rhodes, no. 7), brightly toned and with verdigri...
Third Nepal-Tibet War (1855-1856), in the name of Jang Bahadur, silver Campaign Medal, VS 1912 (1855), Obv. sword with garland in centre, surrounded by a legend which starts at 12 o' clock: 1912 salma Gorkha Sarkar bata Bhot phatte ("In the year 1912 VS (1855) the Government of Gorkha defeated Tibet"), ornamental border between two outer circles, Rev. inscription, Śrī 3 Maharaja Jang Bahadur Varda bahadur paltan, 21.40g (Gabrisch/ Rhodes, no. 11) evidence of previous suspension loop and some bagmarks, toned, good very fine; another imitation in AE, dated VS 1912 (1855), 16.64g, scratched and w...
Collection of Nepalese Orders and Military and Service Medals (22) | The Order of the Gurkha Right Hand (Gorkha Dakshina Bahu) (2), one example with red enamel, the other with white enamel, (NPL004), some damage to white enamel, with riband and suspension loop, extremely fine; The Order of the Gurkha Right Hand, copper badge, (VS 2017) (1960), suggestion of mounting, some corrosion, otherwise fine; AR Chamber of Commerce Medal, VS 1995 (1938), Obv. coat of arms, legend in Devanagari script below, Janani janma bhumi shya swarga dwari gari maya, Rev. legend incuse in four lines, 32 kothi/maharja...
MEDIEVAL PERIOD
Nepal, Medieval, Anonymous, gold Shivaka (15), undated, Obv. Śrī, this syllable is covering the whole flan, Rev. legend in two lines Śiva/sya, (RGV 168), generally very fine and scarce (15)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Anonymous, gold Uniface Dam (4), undated, sword in centre and legend Śrī Va raya [?], (RGV -), some with deposits, fine to very fine; gold Uniface Charm, undated, Sri within circle, 0.019g (RGV T23 this coin), some red deposits, very fine; gold Uniface Charm, undated, moon and sun symbol, 0.042g (RGV T24 this coin), good very fine (6)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Medieval, Anonymous, Silver Dam (4), undated, Obv. legend Śrī, an additional vertical line which could be interpreted as being a small sword, Rev. Hanuman running right (RGV 171 var.), a rare variant, very fine (4)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
REPUBLIC OF NEPAL
Large Collection of Modern Nepalese Coinage from the reign of Birendra to Republic | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), Proof gold 1,000 Rupees, struck in 0.500 fine, VS 2040 (1983), 30th Anniversary of the First Ascent of Mount Everest, 10g, brilliant as struck, only 250 produced; Proof silver 2,500 Rupees, VS 2052 (1995), uncirculated; Proof silver 1,500 Rupees, VS 2054 (1998), Nepal Wildlife, uncirculated; Proof silver 600 Rupees, VS 2045 (1988), Diamond Jubilee of the Queen Mother, uncirculated; Proof silver 250 Rupees (3), VS 2038 (1982), Year of the Scout; VS 2043 (1986), WWF M...
SHAH DYNASTY
Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1742-1775, before Kathmandu Valley conquest), Mohar, SE 1671, Obv. scalloped square with pseudo-Persian characters around, legend within square Śrī Śrī Śrī Prthvī/ Nārāyana/Sāha Deva and date below square 1671, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, in centre of circle trident between two horizontal lines, and legend Śrī Śrī Bhavānī, legend in petals Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha (RGV 584; KM 454), clipped and rubbed, good fine, nonetheless very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Pr...
Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1742-1775, before Kathmandu Valley conquest), Mohar (16), SE 1676 (11), Obv. moon to right, conch shell to right, with dot in corner, (RGV 587), struck from different dies, some ex-mount and others with crimping through flan, generally very fine; Mohar, SE 1676, moon to right, conch to right, no dot in corner (RGV 587b), with red deposits and crimped, very fine; Mohar, SE 1676 (3), moon to upper left (RGV 588a), about very fine; Mohar, SE 1676, moon left, conch right, no dot in corner (RGV 588b), ex-mount, crimped, fine (16)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection...
Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1742-1775, before Kathmandu Valley conquest), in the name of Narindra Lakshmi Devi, Suki, undated, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī Narindra Laksmī Devī in four panels around trident, Rev. Śrī Śrī Śrī Durgā Sahāya, in four petals around sword with garland, legend Śrī Machhendra in angles, 1.35g, 12h (RGV 595; KM 463 this coin), pierced at centre, fine, but very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoB. N. Shrestha, June 1968, by private treaty [with Rhodes' ticket annotated 'A very rare and interesting coin. ? before 1768']Subject to...
NGC UNC | Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1742-1775), gold Half-Mohar, SE 1693 (1772), Obv. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend in three lines Śrī 3 Prth/vī Nā/rāyana, Rev. sword with garland in centre, between two pseudo-Persian characters, and legend in three lines Sāha/Deva/1693, 2.74g, 12h (RGV 603; KM 460), some patches of toning, otherwise a pleasing strike, extremely fine and a very rare one year of issue type, in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS (Cert. #8773822-002)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twohttps://www.ngccoin....
Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1742-1775), 2-Mohar, SE 1693 (1772), Obv. square with openings in the middle of the sides, with small circle in the centre, the square being divided into four compartments by the four arms of a swastika, trident in the central circle, around the square, above moon and sun, to left cakra (discus) and lotus, to right conch shell and mace, legend in square Śrī Śrī Śrī Prthvī Nārāyana Sāha Deva, date below 1693, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland between two horizontal lines in centre of circle, and legend Śrī Śrī Bhavānī, legend i...
Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1742-1775), Mohar (18), SE 1678 (6), moon left, conch right, no dot (RGV 590a), very fine; Mohar, SE 1678 (2), moon left, conch right, with cusp (RGV 590b), one fine, the other good very fine; Mohar, SE 1682 (2), moon left, conch right, dot in corner (RGV 593), one fine, another crimped and previously mounted, about very fine, rare date; Mohar, SE 1690 (2), much as before, (RGV 610) toned, very fine and good very fine; Mohar, SE 1692 (4), different figure “9” (RGV 612; 613) fine to very fine; Mohar, SE 1693, much as before (RGV 615, type 2), good very fine; Mohar...
Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1742-1775), in the name of Narindra Lakshmi Devi, Suki, SE 1690 (1769), Obv. in centre offering vase and umbrella above, legend in three lines Śrī Śrī/ Narindra La/ksmī Devī, Rev. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend, Śrī /Śrī Bha/vānī/1690, 1.31g, 12h (RGV 620 this coin; KM 464), some deposits to reverse, good fine, rare; Suki, SE 1693 (1772), Obv. offering vase and umbrella above in centre, legend in four lines, Śrī Śrī/ Narindra La/ksmī De/vī,Rev. similar to previous coin, but date 1693, 1.36g, 12h (RGV 623 this coin; KM 464), hand...
Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah (1742-1775), Uniface Adhani, undated, legend in two lines, Śrī Śrī/ Prthvī, 0.38g (RGV 625 this coin; KM 451 this coin), toned and nearing extremely fine, very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoA. H. Baldwin, September 1968 [with Rhodes's ticket annotated 'UNIQUE']Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC UNC | Nepal, Pratap Simha Shah (1775-1777), gold 2-Mohars, SE 1696 (1775), Obv. small central circle with trident, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Pra/tāpa/ Simha /Sāha Deva, within square, date below 1696, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, in centre of circle sword with garland between two horizontal lines, and legend Śrī Śrī Guhyeśvarī, legend in petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 11.48g, 12h (RGV 628 this coin; KM 480), light wave through flan, otherwise well struck and with lustre, good very fine and very rare, single year of issue type, in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS (Cert. #8...
Nepal, Pratap Simha Shah (1775-1777), gold Ani, undated, Obv. Śrī Pra/tāpa, sword in centre, Rev. lion facing left and legend Simha below, 0.70g, 12h (RGV 632; KM 476), reverse poorly struck and a bit ragged to edge, toned, good fine, very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoBritish Museum, likely by exchange, November 1969Marsden, [likely John Howard Marsden (1803-1891)]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Pratap Simha Shah (1775-1777), Mohar, SE 1696 (1775), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on the four sides and two double arches attached to each side, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Pra/tāpa/Simha/Sāha Deva, date 1696 below within two double arches, moon in upper left double arch and sun in upper right double arch, cakra (discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, conch and mace within double arches on right side, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland between two horizontal line...
Nepal, Pratap Simha Shah (1775-1777), Suki, in the name of Queen Rajendra Lakshmi Devi, SE 1696 (1775), Obv. offering vase with garland in centre and legend Śrī/ Śrī Ra/jendra/Laksmī/Devī, Rev. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend Śrī /Śrī Bha/vānī/1696 (RGV 648, type 3), very fine; Suki (3), in the name of Queen Rajendra Lakshmi Devi, SE 1697 (1776), Obv. offering vase with garland in centre and legend Śrī/ Śrī Ra/jendra/Laksmī/Devī, but syllable ksmī written in different style, Rev. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend Śrī /Śrī Bha/vānī/1...
NGC UNC | Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), gold Mohar, SE 1702 (1780), Obv. small central circle with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on the four sides and two double arches attached to each side, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Ra/ na Ba/hādur/Sāha Deva and date 1702 below, within two double arches, moon in upper left double arch and sun in upper right double arch, cakra (discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, and conch and mace within double arches on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached, sword with garland...
NGC MS63 | Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), gold Mohar, SE 1708 (1786), Obv. small central circle with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on the four sides and two double arches attached to each side, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Ra/ na Ba/hādur/Sāha Deva and date 1708 below, within two double arches, moon in upper left double arch and sun in upper right double arch, cakra (discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, and conch and mace within double arches on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached, sword with garlan...
Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), gold 'small' Mohar, SE 1717 (1795), 25mm flan, Obv. small central circle with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on the four sides and two double arches attached to each side, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Ra/ na Ba/hādur/Sāha Deva and date 1717 below, within two double arches, moon in upper left double arch and sun in upper right double arch, cakra (discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, and conch and mace within double arches on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached, sword wit...
Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), gold Mohar, SE 1719 (1797), Obv. small central circle with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on the four sides and two double arches attached to each side, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Ra/ na Ba/hādur/Sāha Deva and date 1719 below, within two double arches, moon in upper left double arch and sun in upper right double arch, cakra (discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, and conch and mace within double arches on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached, sword with garland between t...
Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), gold Mohar, SE 1720 (1798), Obv. small central circle with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on the four sides and two double arches attached to each side, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Ra/ na Ba/hādur/Sāha Deva and date 1720 below, within two double arches, moon in upper left double arch and sun in upper right double arch, cakra(discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, and conch and mace within double arches on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached, sword with garland between tw...
NGC MS65 | Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), in the name of Rajendra Lakshmi Devi, gold Suki, SE 1700 (1778), Obv. mirror in centre and legend Śrī/ Śrī Ra/jendra/Laksmī/Devi, Rev. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī /Śrī Bha/vānī/1700, 1.38g, 12h (RGV 671, type 1; KM 477.1), extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS65 (Cert. #8773823-001)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSpink, March 1973, by private treaty, with Spink ticket annotated in Rhodes' hand 'ex Spink 1.3.73' - £40 [not listed in SNC]Rajendra Lakshmi D...
Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), in the name of Raja Rajeshvari (senior Queen of Rana Bahadur), gold Suki, SE 1716 (1794), Obv. water pot with garland in centre and legend Śrī 3/Raja/Rāje/ śvarī/Devī, Rev. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1716, 1.34g, 12h (RGV 672, type 3), toned, good very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoHans Wittmann Collection, Munzzentrum (Koln), Auction 59, 29-31 October 1986, lot 2426Struck by Queen Raja Rajeshvari who married the king in 1789Subject to 20% VAT on...
Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), gold Uniface Paisa (1/32índ Mohar), undated, Obv. sword in centre with crescent and sun above, legend Śrī Śrī/ Rana, 0.19g (RGV 675; KM 505), very fine and rare, single type of issue; gold Uniface Dam (2), undated, Obv. sword in centre, legend Śrī Śrī/ Rana, (RGV 676), very fine (3)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoNew Netherlands, Mail Bid Sale, 12 October 1971, lot 361 [part]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), Double Mohar, SE 1712 (1790), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on the four sides and two double arches attached to each side, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Ra/ na Ba/ hādur/Sāha Deva and date 1712 below, within two double arches, moon in upper left double arch and sun in upper right double arch, cakra (discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, and conch and mace within double arches on right side of square, upper angle has vertical stroke instead of four dots, Rev. central circle...
Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), Mohar, SE 1699 (RGV 682); SE 1703, (RGV 686); SE 1705 (2), (RGV 688); SE 1707, (RGV 690); SE 1709, (RGV 692); SE 1710, (RGV 694, type 1.4); SE 1711, (RGV 696, type 1.5); SE 1712 (2), (RGV 699, type 2.2); SE 1714, (RGV 701); SE 1717, (RGV 703); SE 1719, (RGV 705), mostly toned, a couple of examples fine, but generally very fine to good very fine (13)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) Purchased in Nepal 1964ii) Purchased in Kathmandu in September 1967 [with Rhodes' ticket annotated 'Same rev. die as my AV 1702']...
Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), Mohar, SE 1701 (1779), (RGV 684, type 1.1), toned, good very fine and very rare date, possibly uniqueProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoA. H. Baldwin, 10 January 1969, by private treaty [with Rhodes' ticket annotated 'I know of no other specimen of this date!']Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), Half-Mohar, SE 1701 (1779), Obv. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī Śrī/Rana/ Bahā, Rev. sword with garland in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend continues dur/Sāha/1701, 2.76g, 12h (RGV 707; KM 501), good very fine; Half-Mohar, SE 1712 (1790), similar to previous coin, but struck from different dies, Rev. flowers on either side of the syllable dur are composed of eight dots instead of only seven, 2.75g, 11h (RGV 708 this coin), some specks of red deposits, about very fine (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhod...
Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), in the name of Rajendra Lakshmi Devi, Suki, SE 1700, Obv. mirror in centre and legend Śrī/ Śrī Ra/jendra/Lakmī/Devī, Rev. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī /Śrī Bha/vānī/1700, 1.36g, 12h (RGV 709; KM 470.2), some staining, very fine; Suki, SE 1707, Obv. sword in centre and legend Śrī/ Rana /Bahā/dur/Sāha/Deva, Rev. trident between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1707, 1.31g, 12h (RGV 710), wiped, very fine and rare; Suki, in the name of Raja Rajeshvari (senior Queen of Rana Bahadur), SE 1711,...
Nepal, Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799), Ani (1/8íth Mohar) (5), undated, Obv. sword on stand with garland in centre, canopy above and legend Śrī Śrī / Rana, Rev. mace in centre with buds at base and legend Ba/hādur/Sāha/Deva (RGV 716), one pierced, generally very fine; Ani (1/8íth Mohar), undated, much as before, Obv. stand of sword is different (RGV 718), about very fine; Adhani (1/16íth Mohar), undated, Obv. sword in centre with canopy above and legend Śrī Śrī / Rana, Rev. mirror in centre, canopy above, legend Ba/hādur/Sāha (RGV 719), extremely fine and rare; Uniface Paisa (3) (1/32índ Mohar)...
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), gold 1½-Mohar, SE 1726 (1804), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī/ Gīrvāna Yu/ddha Vi/krama/Sāha Deva, date below 1726, moon to left and sun to right, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland in centre of circle, legend Śrī 3/Bhavā/nī, legend in eight petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 8.07g, 10h (RGV 727, type 1), suggestion of previous mounting, very fine, rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoStephe...
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), gold 1½-Mohar, SE 1728 (1806), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī/ Gīrvāna Yu/ddha Vi/krama/Sāha Deva, date below 1728, moon to left and sun to right, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland in centre of circle, legend Śrī 3/Bhavā/nī, legend in eight petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 7.97g, 12h (RGV 728, type 1), surfaces cracked and damage to edge, about very fine, rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part...
(g) NGC AU | Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), gold 1½-Mohar, SE 1736 (1814), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī Śrī/ Gīrvāna Yu/ddha Vi/krama/Sāha Deva, date below, 1736, cakra (discus) and lotus flower on left side, and conch and mace on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland in centre of circle, legend Śrī 3/Bhavā/nī, legend in eight petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 8.18g, 1h (RGV 730, type 2), small metal flaw to edge, very fine or a little better, in NGC holder, graded AU DETAILS (Cert. #...
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), gold Mohar, SE 1723 (1801), Obv. small central circle with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on three sides and two double arches attached to these three sides, but only a single arch attached to the upper side of the square, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī/ Gīrvāna Yu/ddha Vi/krama/Sāha Deva and date 1723 below, within two double arches Cakra (discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, and conch and mace within double arches on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it...
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), gold Mohar, SE 1733 (1811), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī/ Gīrvāna Yu/ddha, Vi/krama/Sāha Deva, date below, 1733, cakra (discus) and lotus flower on left side, and conch and mace on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland in centre of circle, no horizontal lines, legend Śri 3/Bhavā/nī legend in eight petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 5.31g, 12h (RGV 735, type 2), extremely fine, rare, in NGC holder, graded U...
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), forgery of gold Half-Mohar, SE 1728 (1806), Obv. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī Śrī /Gīrvāna Yu/ddha Vi, Rev. sword with garland in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend, krama/Sāha Deva /1728, 2.75g, 12h (RGV - [refer to RGV 738 for genuine coin]), reverse scratch, with deposits, otherwise very fine; and in the name of Amara Rajeshvari Devi, gold Suki, SE 1724 (1802), Obv. offering vase with garland and legend Śrī/ Ama/ra Rā/jeśva/rī Devī. Rev. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persi...
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), gold Half-Mohar, SE 1729 (1807), Obv. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī Śrī /Gīrvāna Yu/ddha Vi, Rev. sword with garland in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend, krama/Sāha Deva /1728, comma shaped devices below Sāha Deva, no pellets by date, 2.69g, 1h (RGV 739, type 3), cleaned and with some discolouring, very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part twoChristie's, 20 April 1982, lot 379 [part] - £140 [for Baldwin's]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Prem...
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), gold Half-Mohar, SE 1732 (1810), Obv. sword with garland within central circle, legend in eight attached petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gīrvāna Yuddha, Rev. trident within diamond, surrounded by square and interspersed legend, Vikrama Sāha Deva and date below 1732, 2.75g, 12h (RGV 741, type 5), with some deposits and light bend through flan, yet well struck, good very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoA. H. Baldwin, December 1971 - £5Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please...
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), in the name of Raja Rajeshvari (as regent for Girvan Yuddha), gold Suki, SE 1724 (1802), Obv. water pot with garland in centre and legend Śrī 3/Raja/Rāje/ śvarī/Devī, Rev. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1724, 1.31g, 1h (RGV 746, type 1), chip to edge, evidence of mounting and bright, about very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoGlendining, 30 June 1965, lot 110 [part]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please v...
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), in the name of Mahamaheshvari Devi, gold Suki, SE 1725 (1803), Obv. offering vase with garland and legend Śrī/ Maha/māhe/śvarī/ Devī., Rev. trident between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1725, 1.31g, 12h (RGV 748, type 4, this coin), very fine and very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoHans Wittmann collection, Munzzentrum (Koln), Auction 59, 29-31 October 1986, lot 2427. With Rhodes' ticket annotated 'UNIQUE'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information ple...
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), in the name of Queen Lalita Tripura, gold Suki, SE 1729 (1807), Obv. mirror on stand and legend around Śrī/Lali/ta Ttri/pura Sunda/rī Devī, Rev. trident between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1729, 1.35g, 11h (RGV 750, type 5), small chip to edge, very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSwiss Bank Corporation, Auction 44, 27-29 January 1998, lot 2703Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), in the name of Siddhi Lakshmi Devi, gold Suki, SE 1736 (1814), Obv. offering vase with garland and crescent and dot above, legend Śrī Śrī/Siddhi/Laksmī Devī., Rev. trident within central circle which is placed between two horizontal lines, canopy with crescent and dot (sun) on either side above, legend Śrī Bha/vānī/1736, 1.33g, 12h (RGV 754, type 8), some deposits, very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoCarlo Valdettaro, by private treatySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more in...
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), in the name of Goraksha Rajya Devi, gold Suki, SE 1738 (1816), Obv. mirror with garland in centre, legend Śrī/ Gora/ksa Rā/jya La/ksmī Devī, Rev. trident between two pseudo-Persian characters, canopy above and crescent and sun on either side, legend Śrī Bha/vānī/1738, 1.38g, 12h (RGV 755, type 9 this coin), bright, nonetheless uncirculated and extremely rare, marked as "unique" on ticket in hand of Nicholas RhodesProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoFrank L. Kovacs, Mail Bid Sale V, San Mateo, Californi...
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), gold Ani (1/8íth Mohar), undated, Obv. sword with garland in centre, canopy above, and legend Śrī Gīrvāna Rev. mace in centre and legend Yuddha Vikrama Sāha, 0.72g, 6h (RGV 756, type 1), hairline die flaw to reverse, very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoBill Holberton, March 1971, by private treatyP. Telco, by private treatySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), gold Ani (1/8íth Mohar), undated, Obv. small sword on plain stand without canopy, legend Śrī Gīrvāna Yuddha, Rev. mirror in centre, crescent and sun above, legend Vikra/ma Sā/ha, 0.73g, 12h (RGV 759, type 4), golden honey tone, extremely fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSpink, by private treaty, with ticket annotated by Rhodes' 'ex Spink 1.3.73' - £18 [not listed in SNC]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), gold Ani (1/8íth Mohar), undated, Obv. sword without canopy in centre, legend Śrī Gīrvāna Yu-, Rev. mace in centre and legend Yu/ddha Vi/krama/ Sāha, 0.65g, 6h (RGV -), very fine, very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoB.N. Shrestha, November 1994, by private treatyObv. has additional and redundant syllable Yu-. This die is normally used for the Adhani units.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), gold Adhani (1/16íth Mohar), undated, Obv. sword and legend Śrī Gīrvāna, Rev. mace and legend –ddha/ Vikra/ma Sā/ha, 0.36g, 12h (RGV 762, type 3), with some deposits, otherwise very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoA. H. Baldwin, 16 December 1988For the obv. the die of a paisa was used in error; therefore the syllable Yu- is missing.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), 3-Mohar, SE 1725 (1803), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī/ Gīrvāna Yu/ddha Vi/krama/Sāha Deva, date below 1725, cakra (discus) and lotus flower on left side, conch and mace on right side of square, crescent moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī Śrī/., Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland between two horizontal lines in centre of circle, legend Śrī 3/Bhavā/nī,, legend in eight petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, three pellets each side of Śrī...
Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), 1½-Mohar, SE 1726 (1804), Obv. small central circle with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī/ Gīrvāna Yu/ddha Vi/krama/Sāha Deva, date below, 1726, cakra (discus) and lotus flower on left side, conch and mace on right side of square, crescent moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī Śrī/, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland between two horizontal lines in centre of circle, legend Śrī 3/Bhavā/nī legend in eight petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, three pellets each side of Śrī 3...
Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816) Mohar, SE 1720, Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on four sides and two double arches attached to each side, legend Śrī Śrī/ Gīrvāna Yu/ddha Vi/krama/Sāha Deva, and date 1720 below, within two double arches Cakra (discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, and conch and mace within double arches on right side, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland between two horizontal lines, and legend Śrī 3/Bhavā/nī in centre of circle, legend...
NGC AU | Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), ¾-Mohar, SE 1727 (1805), Obv. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī Śrī /Gīrvāna Yu/ddha Vi- Rev. sword with garland in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend, krama/Sāha Deva /1727, ornamental border to both obv. and rev., 4.10g, 12h (RGV 792 this coin), some deposits and some faint metal stressing to edge at 12 o'clock, good very fine, very rare one year of issue type, in NGC holder, graded AU DETAILS (Cert. #8773824-001)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medal...
Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), Half-Mohar, SE 1728 (1806), Obv. trident in centre, between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend Śrī Śrī/ Gīrvāna Yu/ddha Vi, Rev. sword with garland in centre, between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend krama/Sāha Deva/1728 (RGV 795, type 2), very fine; Half-Mohar, SE 1730 (1808), much as before, Rev. two groups of four pellets under Sāha Deva, two groups of three pellets by date 1730 (RGV 798, type 4), some staining and red deposits, very fine (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) B.N. Shrestha,...
NGC AU55 | Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), in the name of Laliteshvari, 3/8-Mohar, SE 1726 (1804), Obv. vase with garland in centre and legend Śrī Laliteśvarī Devī, Rev. trident between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1726, ornamental border on both obv. and rev., 2.10g, 12h (RGV 800 this coin), some minor edge striking splits, yet pleasingly toned, good very fine and extremely rare, perhaps unique, the only year of issue, in NGC holder, graded AU55 (Cert. #8773824-002)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoWolfg...
Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), in the name of Subharna Prabha Devi, Suki, SE 1723, Rev. trident between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī Bha/vānī/1723 (RGV 802 this coin), surface once coated in powder, about very fine; Suki, in the name of Raja Rajeshvari (as regent for Girvan Yuddha), SE 1724, much as before (RGV 804), about extremely fine; Suki, in the name of Siddhi Lakshmi Devi, SE 1730, much as before, Obv. one pellet on each side of Devī (RGV 810), dark tone, fine, scarce variant; Suki, SE 1735, as before (RGV 812 this coin), extremely fine; Ani, undated, Obv....
Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816), Suki (6), SE 1723, in the name of Raja Rajeshvari (as regent for Girvan Yuddha), Obv. water pot with garland in centre and legend Śrī 3/Raja/Rāje/ śvarī/Devī, Rev. trident in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1723, 1.33g, 12h; and, Suki, SE 1728, in the name of Queen Lalita Tripura, Obv. mirror on stand and legend around Śrī/Lali/ta Ttri/pura Sunda/rī Devī, Rev. trident between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1728, 1.31g, 12h; and, Suki (3), SE 1730; 1733, in the name of Siddhi Lakshm...
(g) NGC AU | Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), gold Double-Mohar, SE 1746 (1824), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square, legend Śrī/ Śrī Śrī Rāje/ndra/Vi/krama/Sāha Deva, date below, 1746, cakra (discus) and lotus flower on left side, and conch and mace on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, in centre of circle small sword with garland, no horizontal lines, legend Śrī 3/Bhavā/nī, legend in eight petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, edge plain, 11.07g, 12h, 27mm (RGV 828, type 3; KM 583), with some toning...
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), gold Mohar, SE 1746 (1824), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square, legend Śrī/ Śrī Śrī Rāje/ndra/Vi/krama/Sāha Deva, date below, 1746, cakra (discus) and lotus flower on left side, and conch and mace on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, in centre of circle small sword with garland, no horizontal lines, legend Śrī 3/Bhavā/nī, legend in eight petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 5.48g, 12h, 27mm (RGV 832, type 3 this coin), somewhat bright, very fine and rar...
(g) Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), gold Mohar, SE 1760 (1838), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend Śrī/ Śrī Śrī Rāje/ndra/Vi/krama/Sāha Deva, date below, 1760, cakra (discus) and lotus flower on left side, and conch and mace on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, in centre of circle small sword with garland, no horizontal lines, legend Śrī 3/Bhavā/nī, legend in eight petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 5.50g, 11h, 27mm (RGV 835, type 4), previously cleaned, of pale tone, very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Coll...
(g) NGC MS65 | Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), gold Half-Mohar, SE 1741 (1819), Obv. sword with garland inside circle to which eight petals are attached, legend in petals Śrī Śrī Śrī Rājendra Vikra-, Rev. trident within diamond and legend Sāha/Deva around, all within square, syllable ma above and date 1741 below, 2.72g, 12h (RGV 839, type 1; KM 575), very fine and rare, in NGC holder, graded MS65 (Cert. #8773822-010)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoBritish Museum, likely by exchange, October 1970https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8773822-01...
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), gold Half-Mohar, SE 1757 (1835), Obv. trident within small square in centre and legend around, Śrī Śrī/ Śrī Rā/jendra Vi-, Rev. sword with garland in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend, krama Sāha/Deva/1757, 2.76g, 12h (RGV 844, type 5), a pleasing strike, extremely fine and rare, in NGC holder, graded MS66 (Cert. #8773823-002)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoGlendining, 30 June 1965, lot 110 [part]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8773823-002/66/Subject to 20% VAT on Buye...
(g) NGC MS64 | Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), gold Half-Mohar, SE 1758 (1836), Obv. trident within small circle in centre and legend around Śrī Śrī/ Śrī Rā/jendra Vi, Rev. sword with garland in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend, krama Sāha/Deva/1758, 2.75g, 12h (RGV 845, type 5), obverse a little double struck, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8773823-003)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twohttps://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8773823-003/64/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information plea...
(g) Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), gold Half-Mohar, SE 1764 (1842), Obv. trident within small circle in centre and legend around Śrī Śrī/ Śrī Rā/jendra Vi, Rev. sword with garland in centre between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend, krama Sāha/Deva/1764, 2.74g, 12h (RGV 846, type 5, this coin), flashed and bright, previously mounted, yet very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoDr I. G. H. Pickering, Glendining 12 November 1986, lot 164, - £55, 'About extremely fine, but has been removed from a mount'McCarthy & Son Jewel...
(g) Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), in the name of Queen Samrajya Lakshmi Devi, gold Suki, SE 1746 (1824), Obv. offering vase in centre, legend around, Śrī/ Samrajya Laksmi Devī., Rev. trident between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1746, 1.38g, 12h (RGV 849, type 2), broken at top, likely from mounting, about very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), in the name of Queen Samrajya Lakshmi Devi, gold Suki, SE 1757 (1835), Obv. offering vase with garland in centre and legend around Śrī/ Samrajya Laksmi Devī., Rev. trident within small square, legend around Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1757, 1.39g, 12h (RGV 850 this coin), pleasing extremely fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoGlendining, 30 June 1965, lot 110 [part]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), in the name of Queen Rajya Lakshmi Devi, gold Suki, SE 1764 (1842), Obv. offering vase with flower on either side, and legend around Śrī/Ra/jya La/ksmi Devī, Rev. trident within small central circle and legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1764, 1.39g, 12h (RGV 853, type 7), some deposits, very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoB.N. Shrestha, June 1968, by private treatySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), gold Ani, undated, Obv. sword in centre and legend Śrī Rāje/ndra Vi, Rev. mace in centre and legend, kra/ma Sā/ha De/va, 0.71g, 6h12mm (RGV 855 var.), evidence of previous mounting, extremely fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoGlendining, 30 June 1965, lot 110 [part]The dies used for striking this coin are the same which were used for the Adhani in silver (see RGV 932).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), gold Uniface Paisa, undated, sword in centre and legend Śrī Rāje/ndra, 0.18g (RGV 857 this coin), uncirculated and rare; gold Uniface Dam, undated, Obv. sword in centre and legend Śrī Rā/jendra (RGV 858), toned, good fine (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoGlendining, 30 June 1965, lot 110 [part]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), 2-Mohar, SE 1764, 11.00g, 12h (RGV 866, type 1), some staining, otherwise extremely fine; Mohar (15), SE 1756 (3), (RGV 887, type 1.2); SE 1757 (3), (RGV 888); SE 1758 (2), (RGV 889, type 1.2); SE 1759, (RGV 890, type 1.2); SE 1764 (2), (RGV 895, type 1.2); SE 1767, (RGV 898, type 1); SE 1768, (RGV 899, type 1); SE 1769, (RGV 900, type 1), SE 1769, with commas (RGV 900, type 1 var.), ranging from good fine to good very fine (16)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) P. Telco, May 1967, by private treatyM. Sak...
Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), Mohar (21), SE 1738, with commas (RGV 867 var. type 1.2); SE 1739 (2) (RGV 868, type 1); SE 1741 (4) (RGV 871, type 1); SE 1742 (RGV 872, type 1); SE 1743, (RGV 873, type 1); SE 1744 (3), (RGV 875, type 1.1); SE 1746 (2) (RGV 877, type 1); SE 1748 (2) (RGV 879, type 1); SE 1751 (RGV 882, type 1); SE 1750 (RGV 881, type 1); SE 1752 (2) (RGV 883, type 1); SE 1754, slight legend variant (RGV 885 var.), ranging from fine to good very fine (21)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) Purushotom Lal Shrestha, December...
Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), Mohar, SE 1740 (2), Obv. legend Śrī 3 above square in error, the “3” is redundant, as the legend now reads Śrī 3 /Śrī Śrī Rāje/ndra, 5.37g, 12h; 5.30g, 12h (RGV 870, type 1.3), both about very fine, nonetheless a very rare variety, this error has only been observed among the Mohars dated SE 1740 (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi-ii) B. N. Shrestha, June 1979, by private treaty [with Rhodes' ticket annotated 'Very Rare var. "3" added in error']Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information pl...
Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), Half-Mohar (9), SE 1730, Obv. trident in centre, between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend in three lines, Śrī Śrī/ Śrī Rājendra /Vi-, Rev. sword with garland in centre, between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend krama/Sāha Deva/1730 (RGV 901, type 1), very fine; Half-Mohar (3), SE 1738, much as before (RGV 902, type 1), one ex-mount, fine to good very fine; Half-Mohar, SE 1753, much as before (RGV 906, type 3), some staining, very fine; Half-Mohar (2), SE 1757, much as before (RGV 908, type 3), very fine; Half-Mohar, SE 1762, much as before (RGV...
Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), in the name of Queen Lalita Tripura, Suki, SE 1738, Rev. two groups of three pellets by top of trident (RGV 914, type 1.1), about very fine; Suki, in the name of Queen Samrajya Lakshmi Devi, SE 1745, Obv. offering vase with flower on either side in centre and legend around Śrī/ Samra/jya La/kśmi Devī, Rev. trident in centre with two pellets on either side, between two pseudo-Persian characters, legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1745 (RGV 917, type 2), good very fine; Suki, SE 1746, much as before (RGV 918, type 2), lamination flaw to edge and some red spots, ver...
Nepal, Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), Ani (3), undated, Obv. sword in centre without canopy, legend Śrī/ Rāje/ndra Vi-, Rev. mace in centre without leaves by base and legend -kra/ma Sā/ha De/va (RGV 931), generally very fine; Uniface Paisa (2), undated, sword in centre with crescent and sun above and legend Śrī Rā/jendra (RGV 933), very fine or nearly so; and Girvan Yuddha Vikram Shah (1799-1816) and Rajendra Vikram Shah (1816-1847), two Adhanis mounted into piece of jewellery, with silver piece in shape of leaf, 2.75g total weight (RGV 817; 1065), coins both mounted yet toned, about very f...
(g) NGC MS65 | Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), gold Duitole Asarphi, SE 1794 (1872), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī/ Śrī /Śrī Sure/ndra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, all this (except the first Śrī) within square, date 1794 below, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī above, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, Rev. small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī within central circle, in eight attached petals legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, edge obliquely milled, 23.05g, 27mm (RGV 940, type 3(a)), strike slightly off centre, otherw...
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), in the name of Trailokya Vira Vikram Shah, gold Duitole Asarphi, SE 1796 (1874), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Trailokya Vi/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, all this within square, Śrī Śrī Śrī above and date 1796 below square, above moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, Rev. small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī within central circle, in eight attached petals legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, edge obliquely milled, 23.11g, 12h (RGV -)...
(g) NGC MS62 | Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), gold Bakla Asarphi, SE 1774 (1852), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī/ Śrī /Śrī Sure/ndra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, all this (except the first Śrī) within square, date 1774 below, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī above, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, Rev. small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī within central circle, in eight attached petals legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, edge obliquely milled, 12.36g, 12h (RGV 943 var. type 1(a)), very fine, this example without d...
(g) Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), gold Bakla Asarphi, SE 1791 (1869), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī/ Śrī /Śrī Sure/ndra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, all this (except the first Śrī) within square, date 1791 below, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī above, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, Rev. small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī within central circle, in eight attached petals legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, edge obliquely milled, 12.33g, 12h (RGV 947, type 1(f)), evidence of previous mounting, otherwise nearing...
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), gold Bakla Asarphi, SE 1794 (1872), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī/ Śrī /Śrī Sure/ndra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, all this (except the first Śrī) within square, date 1794 below, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī above, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, Rev. small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī within central circle, in eight attached petals legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, edge obliquely milled, 12.34g, 11h (RGV 950, type 1(g) this coin), couple of light edge bruise...
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), in the name of Trailokya Raja Laksmi Devi, gold Ek Tola Asarphi, SE 1771 (1849), Obv. within circle legend Śrī Trailo/kya Raja La/ ksmi/ Devī, triple zig-zag lines forming ornamental border, Rev. offering vase with two flowers in central circle, zig-zag line around, forming eight pointed star, legend in the star’s points Śrī Bhavā/nī 1771, edge plain, 11.56g, 12h (RGV 953, type 2 this coin), some minor peripheral softness to obverse edge, otherwise well struck to central devices, with a light tone, good extremely fine and very rare, in NG...
(g) Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), gold Half-Bakla Asarphi, SE 1786 (1864), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī/ Śrī /Śrī Sure/ndra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva within square, date 1786 below, moon with stop to left and sun to right of Śrī above, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, Rev. small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī within central circle, in eight attached petals legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, edge obliquely milled, 6.23g, 12h, 26mm (RGV 955, type 1(d)), this coin), with old collector number inked on obverse, other...
(g) Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), gold Mohar or Patla Asarphi, SE 1802 (1880), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Trailokya Vi/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva all this within square, Śrī Śrī Śrī above and date 1802 below square, above moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, Rev. small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/ni, within central circle, in eight attached petals legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 5.47g, 12h (RGV 960, type 1(a)), small tooling mark to field, otherwise toned, extremely f...
(g) Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), gold Mohar or Patla Asarphi, SE 1802 (1880), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Trailokya Vi/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva all this within square, Śrī Śrī Śrī above and date 1802 below square, above moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, Rev. small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/ni, within central circle, in eight attached petals legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 5.56g, 1h (RGV 960, type 1(a)), some edge bruising and areas of softness, about extremely...
(g) NGC AU58 | Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), gold Half-Mohar, SE 1802 (1880), Obv. trident within small central circle and legend around Śrī Śrī /Śrī Su/rendra/Vi, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī and flower on either side of syllable Vi, Rev. sword with garland between two pseudo-Persian characters and legend, -krama/ Sāha Deva/1802, 2.73g 6h (RGV 964, type 3), some deposits, good very fine, in NGC holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #8773822-015)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoC. K. Singh, March 2001, by private treaty https://www.ngc...
(g) Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), in the name of Deva Raja Lakshmi Devi, gold Suki, SE 1770 (1848), Obv. offering vase with flower either side and legend Śrī/ Deva/ Raja /Laksmi/ Devī., Rev. trident within small central circle and legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1770, 1.37g, 12h (RGV 968, type 3), small edge fault, extremely fine; Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), in the name of Sura Raja Lakshmi Devi, gold Suki, SE 1790 over 87 or 89, Obv. offering vase with flower either side and legend Śrī/ Sura/Raja/La/ksmi/ Devī., Rev. trident within small central circle and legend Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī/1...
(g) Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), gold Ani, undated, Obv. sword and legend Śrī/Sure/ndra Vi-, crescent moon to left and sun to right of Śrī, Rev. mace in centre and legend kra/ma Sā/ ha De/va, 0.70g, 6h 14mm (RGV 973), small bend to edge, about very fine; gold Adhani, undated, 0.35g, 6h 11mm, (RGV 974), edge ragged, very fine; gold Adhani (2), undated, 0.33g, 6h, 11mm; 0.35g,13mm, (RGV 974 var.), smaller example good fine, the other poorly struck to reverse, yet obverse extremely fine (4)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) A. H. Baldwin,...
Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), Double-Mohar, SE 1769 (1847), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on three sides and two double arches attached to three sides, but only a single arch attached to the upper side of the square, legend Śrī/ Śrī Śrī Sure/ndra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva and date 1769 below, within two double arches, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī in upper arch, cakra (discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, and conch and mace within double arches on right side, Rev. central circle with ei...
Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), Double-Mohar, SE 1801 (3), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī/ Śrī /Śrī Sure/ndra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, all this (except the first Śrī) within square, date 1801 below, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī above, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, crescent and dot to left of upper Śrī Rev. small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī within central circle, in eight attached petals legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorak0hanātha, 11.03g, 12h; 10.97g, 1h; 11.04g, 12h (RGV 989, type 4(a)), the first with some...
Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), 1-½ Mohar[?], SE 1787 (1865), 8.00g, 11h (RGV -), rubbed fine, Rhodes suggests that this may have been produced by two single Mohars having been struck together, an intriguing piece, this denomination not known for this monarchProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoP. Telco May 1967, by private treatyM. Sakya[with Rhodes' ticket annotated 'Weight 7.9gms!...(Or? 2 mohars struck together?)']Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), Mohars (59), SE 1769 (RGV 992, type 1(a)); SE 1773 (2), (RGV 996, type 1(a)); SE 1776 (RGV 999, type 1(b)); SE 1777, (RGV 1000, type 1(a); 1001, type 1(b)); SE 1778 (4) (RGV 1002, type 1(b)); SE 1779 (RGV 1003, type 1(a)); SE 1779 (2) (RGV 1004, type 1(b)); SE 1780 (9), (RGV 1005-1006, types 1(a, b)); SE 1781 (3) (RGV 1009, type 1(c)); SE 1782 (3) (RGV 1010, type 1(d)); SE 1786 (3) (RGV 1013, type 1(f); 1015, type 2(a); 1014, type 2(e)); SE 1787 (5) (RGV 1016, type 1(f); 1018, type 2(e)); SE 1788 (4), (RGV 1019, type 1(f); 1020, type 2(e)); SE 1789, (RG...
Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), in the name of Deva Raja Lakshmi Devi, Suki, SE 1769, (RGV 1049, type 3), small piece of the rim missing at 12 o’ clock and rusted, otherwise about very fine; Suki SE 1770 (2), (RGV 1052, type 3), both about very fine; Suki, in the name of Trailokya Raja Lakshmi Devi, SE 1770, (RGV 1050, type 1), weakly struck to edge, about very fine; Suki, SE 1772, (RGV 1053, type 1), with suspension loop and chipped to edge, otherwise very fine; Suki, in the name of Deva Raja Lakshmi Devi, SE 1773, (RGV 1055, type 3), some deposits, yet about very fine; Suki, SE 1775...
Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), Copper 2-Paisa, SE 1787, Obv. Śrī Śrī Śrī/ Surendra Vikr/ama Sāha Deva within square, ornamentation around and date below 1787, Rev. Śrī Śrī Śrī Go/rakhanātha/ Śrī Bhavānī within square, ornamentation around, 25mm (RGV 1073), very fine and rare; Copper 2-Paisa, SE 1788, different legend, 25mm, (RGV 1074 this coin), about extremely fine and possibly unique; Copper 2-Paisa, much as before, SE 1790 (6), (RGV 1077), generally fair to fine; another Copper 2-Paisa, date illegible, fine; Copper 2-Paisa (4), SE 1790, (RGV 1078), fair to fine; Copper 2-Paisa (3)...
Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), Copper [Paisa], SE 1787 (1865), struck from the dies of a Gold Half-Bakla Asarphi, Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī/ Śrī /Śrī Sure/ndra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva within square, date 1787 below, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī above, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, Rev. small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī within central circle, in eight attached petals legend Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, 5.06g, 12h (RGV 956 [for Half-Bakla Asarphi], this coin listed as RGV 1084a, type 1, in Rhodes'...
Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), Copper Presentation Half-Paisa, 1802 (1880), Obv. Śrī Śrī/ Śrī Su/rendra Vi-, within square, ornamentation outside of square and dated below 1802, Rev. legend continues, krama/ Sāha/Deva, within square, ornamentation around, 2.90g, 6h (RGV 1107 this coin), small striking split to edge and area of softness to obverse, otherwise good very fine and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoK. Wiggins, January 1975, by private treatyThis coin is very rare, as it was only struck to be included in presentation sets.Sub...
(g) NGC MS63 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Duitole Asarphi, SE 1817 (1895), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, all this (except the first two Śrī) within square, date 1817 below, above moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, between two horizontal dividing lines, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, one pellet each ou...
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Duitole Asarphi, SE 1825 (1903), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside of square, date 1825 below, above moon with dot to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of petals and one pellet each outs...
(g) NGC AU55 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Duitole Asarphi, SE 1833 (1911), struck on polished dies, Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside of square, date 1833 below, above moon with dot to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets, edge milled, 23....
(g) NGC MS63 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Bakla Asarphi, SE 1805 (1883), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1805 below, above moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, crescent moon without dot to left of Śrī Śrī, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of...
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Bakla Asarphi, SE 1810 (1888), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1810 below, above moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of petals, edge plain, 12.33g, 12h, 26mm (RGV -),...
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Bakla Asarphi, SE 1820 (1898), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1820 below, above moon with dot to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, pellets outside of petals, edge plain, 12.39g, 11h (RGV 11...
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Bakla Asarphi, SE 1824 (1902), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1824 below, above moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of petals, edge plain, 12.43g, 12h, 26mm (RGV 11...
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Bakla Asarphi, SE 1826 (1904), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1826 below, above moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet over conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of petals, edge plain, 12.41g, 12h, 26mm (RGV 1139, type...
(g) NGC MS64 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Bakla Asarphi, SE 1828 (1906), struck from polished dies, Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1828 below, above moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, one pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of pe...
(g) NGC MS62 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Bakla Asarphi, SE 1831 (1909), struck from polished dies, Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1831 below, above moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of petals...
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Bakla Asarphi, SE 1833 (1911), struck from polished dies, Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1833 below, above moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of petals...
(g) NGC MS62 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Patla Asarphi, SE 1805 (1883), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1805 below, above moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of petals, groups of three dots each side of Śrī...
(g) NGC MS64 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Patla Asarphi, VS 1949, date in Vikrama Samvat Era instead of Saka Era, Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1949 below, above moon to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, pellets outside of petals,...
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Patla Asarphi, SE 1820 (1898), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1820 below, above moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, pellets outside of petals, groups of three dots each sid...
(g) NGC MS65 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Patla Asarphi, SE 1825 (1903), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1825 below, above moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no dots outside of petals, edge plain, 5.60g 12h, 25mm...
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Patla Asarphi, SE 1827 (1905), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1827 below, above moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of petals, edge plain, 5.60g, 12h, 2...
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Patla Asarphi, SE 1829 (1907), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1829 below, above moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of petals, edge milled, 5.56g, 12h,...
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Patla-Asarphi, SE 1833 (1911), Obv. trident in central circle, surrounded by legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Prthvī Vī/ra Vi/krama/ Sāha Deva, the first two Śrī outside square, date 1833 below, above moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī Śrī, cakra and lotus flower to left and conch and mace to right of square, pellet and line above conch, Rev. within central circle, small sword with garland and legend Śrī 3/ Bhavā/nī, legend Śrī Śrī Śrī. Gorakhanātha in eight attached petals, no pellets outside of petals, edge milled, 5.59g, 12h, 2...
(g) NGC MS63 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Half-Mohar, VS 1817 (1895), Obv. offering vase in centre and legend around Śrī/ Prthvī/ Vira Vikra/ma Sāha De/va, Rev. trident within small central circle, legend around Śrī/ Śrī Bha/vānī 1817, edge plain, 2.76g, 12h (RGV 1160, type 2 this coin), a little double struck and small hairline die flaw to obverse, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8773823-004)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twohttps://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8773823-004/63/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premi...
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Half-Mohar, VS 1823 (1901), Obv. trident within small central circle, legend around Śrī Śrī /Śrī Pr/thvī Vī/ra Vi, flower each side of syllables ra Vi, Rev. sword with garland in centre and legend -krama/ Sāha Deva/1823, three dots each side of 1823, 2.77g, 6h (RGV 1161, type 3 this coin), about uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS67 (Cert. #8773823-005)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSCMB, G430, March 1971, 'good EF' - £25 [with ticket annotated '25.3.71' by Rhodes]https://www.ngcc...
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Half-Mohar, VS 1833 (1911), struck from polished dies, Obv. trident within small central circle, legend around Śrī Śrī /Śrī Pr/thvī Vī/ra Vi, flower each side of syllables ra Vi, Rev. sword with garland in centre and legend krama/ Sāha Deva/1829, three dots each side of 1833, edge milled, 2.77g, 1h (RGV 1163, type 5 this coin), minor damage to edge, with a flashy lustre from polished dies, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS (Cert. #8773823-006)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part...
(g) NGC MS63 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Suki, VS 1817 (1895), Obv. offering vase in centre and legend around Śrī/ Prthvī/ Vira Vikra/ma Sāha De/va, Rev. trident within small central circle, legend around legend rī/ Śrī Bha/vānī 1817, 1.39g, 12h (RGV 1166, type 2 this coin), lightly toned, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8773823-007)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoA. H. Baldwin, 14 September 1968, by private treaty https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8773823-007/63/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For...
(g) NGC MS64 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Suki, VS 1823 (1901), Obv. offering vase in centre and legend around Śrī/ Prthvī/ Vira Vikra/ma Sāha De/va, Rev. trident within small central circle, moon with dot to left, sun right, legend around rī/ Śrī Bha/vānī 1823, 1.38g, 12h (RGV 1167, type 3 this coin), lustrous and well struck, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8773823-008)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoA. H. Baldwin, December 1978, by private treaty - £3https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8773823-008/64/Subject...
(g) Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Ani, undated, Obv. sword in centre and legend Sri Pr/thvi Vira Vi around, Rev. mace in centre and legend kra/ma Saha De/va, 0.67g, 12h (RGV 1171, type 2), wave through flan, otherwise very fine; gold Ani, undated, Obv. sword in centre and legend Śrī Śrī /Śrī Pr/thvī Vī/ra around, Rev. mace in centre and legend Vikra/ma Sāha De/va, 0.69g, 12h (RGV 1170, type 1, this coin), small area of discolouring to obverse, yet uncirculated; gold Ani, undated, similar to previous coin, but cruder calligraphy and struck on larger flan, 15.4mm, 0.67g, 12h (...
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Ani, SE (18)33 (1911), Obv. mace in centre and legend Śrī/ Śrī Pr/thvī Vī/ra, Rev. sword in centre and legend Śrī Pasupatī 33, edge plain, 0.68g, 12h (RGV 1173, type 4), with a pleasing flashy lustre, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS66 (Cert. #8773823-009)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSNC, March 1966, 1624 [part] [with Rhodes' ticket annotated 'ex Sp IV 66'] https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8773823-009/66/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view...
(g) Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Uniface Paisa, undated (1817), sword and legend Śrī/Prthvī/ Vīra, 0.16g (RGV 1178, type 1, this coin), uncirculated; gold Uniface Paisa, undated (1833), sword and shorter legend Śrī/Prthvī/ Vī-, 0.16g (RGV 1179, type 2, this coin), about uncirculated; gold Uniface Double Dam, undated, sword and legend Śrī/Prthvī/ Vī-, 0.07g (RGV 1180, type 1), on a cracked flan, good fine; gold Uniface Double Dam, undated, sword and legend Śrī/Prthvī/ Vīra, 0.085g (RGV 1181, type 2), very fine (4)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and...
(g) Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), gold Uniface Dam, undated, sword and legend Śrī/Prthvī/ Vī-, 0.038g (RGV 1182, type 1), very fine; gold Uniface Dam, undated, sword and legend Śrī/Prthvī/ Vīra, 0.035g (RGV 1183, type 2), very fine; gold Uniface Dam (2), undated (1817), sword and legend Śrī/Prthvī/ Vīra, circle around legend and sword, 0.056g; 0.056g (RGV 1184, type 3), about uncirculated, the other weakly struck, very fine; gold Uniface Dam, undated, much as before (RGV 1184[?]), uncirculated; gold Uniface Dam, undated (1833) sword and legend Śrī/Prthvī/ Vī-, circle around legen...
Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), 4-Mohar, SE 1833 (1911), struck with polished dies, edge milled, 21.95g, 12h (RGV 1187 this coin), some red deposits, otherwise with a flashy near brilliance, about uncirculated and rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoGlendining, 18 November 1965, lot 523 [part]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), Double-Mohar, SE 1804, edge milled, 10.82g, 11h, 29mm (RGV 1189); SE 1833 (3), edges milled, 11.00g, 12h, 29mm; 11.01g, 12h, 29mm, 11.00g, 1h, 29mm (RGV 1196), one of the coins may have the date altered from 1832 to 1833, generally extremely fine (4)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) SCMB, January 1984, Q55 'good VF' - £25 [with ticket]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), Mohar (24), SE 1803, (RGV 1199); SE 1804, (RGV 1201); SE 1805, (RGV 1202); SE 1805, (RGV 1202); SE 1807, (RGV 1204 this coin); SE 1809, (RGV 1207); SE 1809, (RGV 1207 var.); SE 1810, (RGV 1208); SE 1819 (3), (RGV 1213); SE 1825 (RGV 1219); SE 1825, (RGV 1220 this coin); SE 1826, (RGV 1222); SE 1827, (RGV 1224); SE 1827, (RGV 1224); SE 1830, (RGV 1228); SE 1829 (4), (RGV 1227); SE 1831, (RGV 1229); SE 1831, (RGV 1230); SE 1833, (RGV 1233), a good date run, some proof striking, fine to uncirculated (24)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepale...
Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), Half-Mohars (14), SE 1803, (RGV 1234 this coin); SE 1804, (RGV 1235 this coin); SE 1805, (RGV 1236 this coin); SE 1816, (RGV 1237); SE 1817 (2) (RGV 1239); SE 1824, (RGV 1240 this coin); SE 1826 (2), (RGV 1241); SE 1827 (2), (RGV 1242); SE 1827, (RGV 1243); SE 1833 (2), (RGV 1247), a good date run, some struck from polished dies, very fine to uncirculated (14)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSome with ticketsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for...
Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), Suki, SE 1817, (RGV 1252, type 2), cleaned and ex-mount, very fine; Suki, SE 1827 (2), Rev. crescent without dot to left and sun to right of the first syllable Śrī (RGV 1253, type 3), both about very fine; Suki, SE 1827, much as before Rev. crescent with dot (RGV 1254, Type 3.1), extremely fine; Proof Suki, SE 1833, made for presentation sets (RGV 1256, type 4.1 this coin), proof-like, struck from polished die on polished flan, uncirculated; Ani, undated, Obv. sword in centre and legend Śrī / Prthvī /Vīra/Vi-, Rev. mace in centre and legend, kra/ma S...
Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), Adhani (2), undated, Obv. Sword and legend Śrī /Prthvī /Vira/Vī-, Rev. mace and legend krama Sāha De/va (RGV 1262), both about very fine; Adhani (5), undated, similar to previous coin, but struck from a variety of different dies (RGV 1263-1265), very fine or better; Uniface Paisa, undated, sword and legend Śrī /Prthvī /Vira, (RGV 1266 this coin), very fine, scarce; Uniface Paisa (2), undated, similar to previous coin, (RGV 1267), very fine and good very fine; Uniface Dam, undated, sword and legend Śrī /Prthvī /Vi- (RGV 1268 this coin), clipped, good...
Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), Trial Paisa, VS 1945 (1888), Obv. two crossed khukris (Nepalese knives) within circle, feet above, legend around, legend reads Vikrasa instead of Vikrama, Rev. trident within small central circle and legend around within larger circle, Śrī 5 Bhavanī/Gorkha Sarkār/1810, floral border with one conch around, date 1945 , 5.09g, 12h, 23.3mm (RGV 1274, type 4), some deposits to fields, otherwise good very fine and very rareProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) Purchased in Kathmandu, August 1967Subject to 20% VAT...
Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), Copper 2-Paisas (11), VS 1948 (1891), (4), Obv. legend Śrī 5 Prithvi Vīra Vikrama Sāha Deva around crossed khukris and paduka (footprints), Rev. legend in five lines Śrī 5 / Bhavani/ Nepal Sa/rkār/1948, sprig on either side of legend (RGV 1275); VS 1949 (2), as before (RGV 1276); VS 1950 (1893) (5), similar to before, with dot on Obv. (RGV 1277), generally all very fine; Copper Paisa (7), VS 1959 (1902), (RGV 1306; KM 630), very crudely struck, nice pieces with full legends, all are magnetic, very good or fine and very scarce; Copper Paisa, VS 1959 (...
(g) NGC MS64 | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Asarphi, VS 1969 (1912), Obv. trident with ribbons within small central circle, legend around, surrounded by square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/ Vikra/ma/Sāha Deva. Śrī Śrī with crescent and dot to left and sun to right, above square and date 1969 below square, cakra (disk) and lotus flower to left and conch shell and mace to right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī 3 Bhavānī in centre of circle, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī 3, legend in eight petal...
(g) NGC MS63+ | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Asarphi, VS 1976 (1919), Obv. trident with ribbons within small central circle, legend around, surrounded by square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/ Vikra/ma/Sāha Deva. Śrī Śrī with moon and pellet to left and sun to right, above square and date 1976 below square, cakra (disk) and lotus flower to left and conch shell and mace to right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī 3 Bhavānī in centre of circle, moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī 3, legend i...
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Asarphi, VS 1977 (1920), Obv. trident with ribbons within small central circle, legend around, surrounded by square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/ Vikra/ma/Sāha Deva. Śrī Śrī with moon and pellet to left and sun to right, above square and date 1977 below square, cakra (disk) and lotus flower to left and conch shell and mace to right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī 3 Bhavānī in centre of circle, moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī 3, legend in...
(g) NGC MS62 | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Asarphi, VS 1979 (1922), Obv. trident with ribbons within small central circle, legend around, surrounded by square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/ Vikra/ma/Sāha Deva. Śrī Śrī with crescent and dot to left and sun to right, above square and date 1979 below square, cakra (disk) and lotus flower to left and conch shell and mace to right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī 3 Bhavānī in centre of circle, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī 3, legend in eight petal...
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Asarphi, VS 1981 (1924), Obv. trident with ribbons within small central circle, legend around, surrounded by square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/ Vikra/ma/Sāha Deva. Śrī Śrī with crescent and dot to left and sun to right, above square and date 1981 below square, cakra (disk) and lotus flower to left and conch shell and mace to right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī 3 Bhavānī in centre of circle, moon to left and sun to right of Śrī 3, legend in eight petal...
(g) NGC MS65 | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Asarphi, VS 1983 (1926), Obv. trident with ribbons within small central circle, legend around, surrounded by square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/ Vikra/ma/Sāha Deva. Śrī Śrī with moon and pellet to left and sun to right, above square and date 1983 below square, cakra (disk) and lotus flower to left and conch shell and mace to right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī 3 Bhavānī in centre of circle, moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī 3, legend in...
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Asarphi, VS 1986 (1929), Obv. trident with ribbons within small central circle, legend around, surrounded by square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/ Vikra/ma/Sāha Deva. Śrī Śrī with moon and pellet to left and sun to right, above square and date 1986 below square, cakra (disk) and lotus flower to left and conch shell and mace to right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī 3 Bhavānī in centre of circle, moon with pellet to left and sun to right of Śrī 3, legend in...
(g) NGC MS65 | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Asarphi, VS 1989 (1932), Obv. trident with ribbons within small central circle, legend around, surrounded by square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/ Vikra/ma/Sāha Deva. Śrī Śrī, moon with pellet to left and sun to right, above square and date 1989 below square, cakra (disk) and lotus flower to left and conch shell and mace to right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī 3 Bhavānī in centre of circle, moon with pellet left and sun to right of Śrī 3, legend in eight...
(g) NGC MS64 | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Asarphi, VS 1990 (1933), Obv. trident with ribbons within small central circle, legend around, surrounded by square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/ Vikra/ma/Sāha Deva. Śrī Śrī, moon with pellet to left and sun to right, above square and date 1990 below square, cakra (disk) and lotus flower to left and conch shell and mace to right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī 3 Bhavānī in centre of circle, moon with pellet left and sun to right of Śrī 3, legend in eight...
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Asarphi, VS 1992 (1935), Obv. crossed Khukris and trident with moon to left and sun to right, legend around, Śrī Tribhuvana Vīra Vikrama Sāha Deva/1992, Rev. large sword with garland and legend Śrī Bha/vānī on either side of garland in central circle, below legend 1 Aśarphi 1/ Nepāl, legend in eight petals which are attached to the central circle, Śrī Śrī Śrī Gorakhanātha, edge milled, 12.42g, 12h (KM 727), minor surface wear, otherwise lustrous, nearing uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS ~ REV. CLEANED (C...
(g) NGC MS65 | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Asarphi, VS 2000 (1943), Obv. trident with ribbons within small central circle, legend around, surrounded by square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/ Vikra/ma/Sāha Deva. Śrī Śrī, moon with pellet to left and sun to right, above square and date 2000 below square, cakra (disk) and lotus flower to left and conch shell and mace to right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī 3 Bhavānī in centre of circle, moon with pellet left and sun to right of Śrī 3, legend in eight...
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Mohar, VS 2003 (1946), Obv. trident with ribbons within central circle, legend around, surrounded by square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/ Vikra/ma/Sāha Deva. Śrī Śrī with crescent with dot to left and sun to right, above square and date 2003 below square, cakra (disk) and lotus flower to left and conch shell and mace to right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī 3 Bhavānī in centre of circle, crescent with dot to left and sun to right of Śrī 3, legend in eight...
(g) Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold 1/8íth Mohar (Ani), VS (19)76 (1919), Obv. sword (or mace?) in centre and legend in four lines, Śrī/ Śrī Tri/bhuva/na, moon and sun on either side of Śrī, Rev. sword in centre and legend in four lines Śrī Pasu/patī/76, moon and sun on either side of Śrī, border of dots on both sides, 0.69g, 12h (KM 700), uncirculated and rare; gold 1/16íth Mohar, VS (19)77 (1920), similar to previous coin, but smaller size and half weight, the date on Rev. is given in two digits as 77, 0.35g, 12h (KM 699), uncirculated and rare (2)ProvenanceThe...
(g) Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), gold Uniface 1/32índ Mohar, undated Obv. sword in centre and legend in three lines, Śrī/ Tribhu/vana, 0.17g (KM 698), extremely fine and rare; gold Uniface Dam (2), undated, Obv. sword in centre and legend in three lines, Śrī/ Tribhu/va, (KM 697), abut uncirculated and rare (3)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part Twoi) Dr I. G. H. Pickering, Glendining, 8 April 1987, lot 98Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS63 | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), silver 4-Mohars, VS 1971 (1914), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on three sides and two double arches attached to each side, legend Śrī Śrī/ Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra/Vikra/ma Sāha Deva and date 1971 below, within two double arches, moon in upper left double arch and sun in upper right double arch, cakra (discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, and conch and mace within double arches on right side of square, Rev. central circle with eight pet...
Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950) in the name of Queen Divyeshwari Lakshmi Devi, silver Mohar, VS 1971 (1914) (2), Obv. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on three sides and two double arches attached to each side, legend Śrī Śrī/ Śrī Lakshmi/Divye/svari Devi and date 1971 below, within two double arches, moon in upper left double arch and sun in upper right double arch, Cakra (discus) and lotus flower within double arches on left side, and conch and mace within double arches on right side of square, Rev. cen...
Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), silver Mohars (6), VS 1968 (1911); VS 1969 (1912) (4); VS 1971 (1914), edges milled, (KM 694), all three known dates of this issue, very fine and extremely fine; Half-Mohars (3), VS 1968 (1911); VS 1970 (1913) (2), edges milled (KM 693) toned and with lustre, extremely fine ; Quarter-Mohars (3), VS 1969 (1912) (2); VS 1970 (1913), edges plain (KM 692), extremely fine or uncirculated (12)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Te...
Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), Rupee (4), VS 1989 (1932), edges milled (KM 724), extremely fine to uncirculated, showing two different date styles (4)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoTwo of the first Rupees which were struck in Nepal (KM 724). The two figures for “9” in the date are written in two different styles. The figure “8” is written in different style when compared with the figures for “8” of the following coins (KM 723). Nicholas Rhodes reports that in 1932/3 AD the Calcutta mint supplied Kathmandu with punches fo...
Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), silver alloy Rupees (16), 0.333 fine, VS 2005 (1948) - VS 2010 (1952), edges milled (KM 725; 726), very fine to uncirculated; silver alloy 50-Paisas (9), 0.333 fine, VS 2005 (1948) - VS 2010 (1953), (KM 721), very fine to uncirculated, VS 2005 a scarce date; 1/16íth Rupee, VS (19)96, Obv. mace in centre and legend in four lines, Śrī/ Śrī Tri/bhuva/na. Rev. sword in centre and legend in four lines Śrī/Pasu/patī/96 (KM 713), about uncirculated and scarce; silver Uniface Dam, undated, Obv. sword in centre and legend in three lines Śrī/ Trib...
Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), 5-Paisa [special striking], VS 1978 (1921), 14.19g, 12h, 29mm (cf. KM 690.3) recorded as a special striking by Rhodes, with lustre and a hint red, good extremely fine, scarce; Special Striking 2-Paisa, VS 1978 (1921), 5.72g, 12h, 26.2mm, (cf. 689), recorded as special striking by Rhodes, mint red and lustrous, uncirculated; Special Striking Paisa, VS 1978 (1921), 2.26g, 12h, 21.6mm (KM 685), some evidence of previous handling, otherwise mostly mint red, good extremely fine; Half-Paisa, VS 1978 (1921), 1.33g, 12h, 16mm, (KM 684), mint red...
Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), copper 5-Paisa (75), VS 1978 (1921) - VS 1988 (1931), Obv. crossed Khukris within central circle, legend around, Śrī 5 Tribhuvana Vīra Vikrama Sāha Deva (and date), Rev. trident and legend, panch paisa (five paisa) within central circle, legend Śrī Pasupatīnātha/Nepāl around, crudely hand struck coins, including many die varieties and two obverse brockages (KM 690), very good to very fine (75)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please v...
Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), copper-nickel or copper-nickel-zinc 5-Paisa (7), 20.5mm, VS 2000 (1943) (3 [both original strike and restrike]); VS 2009 (1952) (1); VS 2010 (1953) (3), Obv. holy water pot (kalash) within central circle, legend around Śrī 5 Tribhuvana Vira Vikrama Sāha Deva (and date), Rev. trident with crescent moon to left and star (or sun) to right, legend below in two lines panch paisa/ Nepāl (KM 712; 712a), fine to uncirculated, the coin dated VS 2009 is rare; copper or brass 2-Paisa (25), VS 1999 (1942) - VS 2010 (1953), Obv. crossed Khukris and...
Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), copper 2-Paisa (48), VS 1978 (1921) - VS 1988 (1931), Obv. Khukris can be drawn left over right (KM 689.2) or right over left (KM 689.3), Rev. legend within inner circle reads dui paisa (two paisa); one example struck on brass flan, (KM 689.2; 689.3; 689), crudely struck, including all known dates and many die varieties, very good to very fine, the last coin scarce (48)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions...
Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), copper Paisa (46), hand struck (45); machine struck (1) VS 1968 (1911) - VS 1977 (1920), Obv. legend in three lines within square, Śrī Tribhuvana/Vīra Vikrama /Sāha Deva, syllable Śrī, above square and date in four digits below square, ornamental flowers on either side of square, Rev. legend in three lines within square Pasupa/tīnātha/Nepāl, syllable Śrī, above square and ornamental flowers below and on either side of square, except for one specimen of the scarce date, many variants (KM 685), machine struck VS 1968 a rare variety, extrem...
Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1911-1950), copper Paisa (31), VS 1975 (1918) - VS 1982 (1925); VS 1984 (1927) - VS 1987 (1930), (KM 687.1, 688), fine to extremely fine (33); and copper Paisa (2), VS 1975, on thick flan (5.27g); another, on thin flan (3.36g), both with diameter of 23.5mm (KM 686.1, 686.2 [KM records the diameter of the lighter coin as 21.5mm in error]), extremely fine and about uncirculated, both rare (2); and, Pattern Paisa, VS 1975 (1918), 3.71g, 11.5mm, similar to KM 787.4, but Rev. without “Nepal” (KM -), weakly struck in centre, very fine; and copper Paisa (1...
Nepal, Gyanendra Vir Vikram Shah (1st reign, 1950-1951), silver Mohars, VS 2007 (1950) (2), Obv. legend reads Śrī Śrī/ Śrī Gyanendra/Vira/vikra/ma Saha Deva/2007, edges milled, 11.01g, 12h; 10.95g, 12h (KM 730), one a little softly struck and with specks of verdigris, very fine, the other lustrous, extremely fine, scarce series from this short first reign (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS64 | Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (2nd reign, 1951-1955), gold Restrike Asarphi, VS 2010 (1953), Obv. draped bust of king right, within five-pointed star, legend around Śrī Tribhuvana, Rev. rising sun behind mountains, ears of rice on either side, legend above and below, Śrī Nepāl Sarakār/ 1 āsarphī 1, date 2010 below mountains, edge milled, 11.67g, 12h (KM 744), uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8773822-043)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoRocca Auction, June 2000, lot 660Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more...
(g) Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (2nd reign, 1951-1955), gold 1/5-Ashrafi, VS 2010 (1953), Obv. rising sun behind mountains, ears of rice either side, legend above, Śrī Nepāl Sarakār, date 2010 below, Rev. khukri with blade facing left and mountains behind, within central circle, three intersecting circles to left and right of central circle and above legend, reads 1/5 āśraphī 1/5, edge milled, 12h, 2.29g (KM 768), with lustre, uncirculatedProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view T...
Nepal, Tribhuvan Vir Vikram Shah (2nd reign, 1951-1955), copper-nickel Rupee (4); copper-nickel 50-Paisa (7), VS 2010 (1953); VS 2011 (1954), two varieties of 2011 Rupees [equal / unequal denticles near rim], (KM 740; 742; 743), very fine to uncirculated, according to Rhodes one of the Rupee coins dated 2010 and one of the Half-Rupee coins dated 2011 are restrikes (11); Anonymous (Tribhuvan Vir Vikrama), copper-nickel 25-Paisas, VS 2010 - VS 2014 (19 mm) (12); 20-Paisas, VS 2010 and 2011 (3) (18mm), (KM 738; 739), including restrikes of the 25-Paisa issue, dated 2010, very fine to uncirculat...
(g) NGC MS63 | Nepal, Mahendra Vir Vikram Shah (1955-1972), gold Asharphi, VS 2018 (1961), edge milled, 11.67g, 12h (KM 789), light surface marking, otherwise lustrous, about uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8773822-070)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Mahendra Vir Vikram Shah (1955-1972), gold Ashraphi, VS 2026 (1969) edge milled, 10.00g, 12h (KM 792), lustrous, uncirculated, in NGC holder, MS67 (Cert. #8773822-044)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoCarlo Valdettaro, January 1971, by private treaty [with Rhodes' ticket annotated 'struck on the occasion of the marriage of Prince Birendra']Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Mahendra Vir Vikram Shah (1955-1972), gold Half-Ashraphi, VS 2026 (1969), edge milled, 5.00g, 12h (KM 783), some edge bruising, about uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS (Cert. #8773822-045)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS68 | Nepal, Mahendra Vir Vikram Shah (1955-1972), gold Quarter-Ashraphi, VS 2026 (1969), edge milled, 2.51g, 12h (KM 783), flashy lustre, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS68 (Cert. #8773823-010)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC PF67 | Nepal, Mahendra Vir Vikram Shah (1955-1972), Specimen Rupees (3), VS 2026; VS 2027; VS 2028 (1969; 1970; 1971), limited issue of special finish, edges milled, 7.74g, 12; 7.76g, 12h; 7.84g, 12h (KM 788), uncirculated, limited specimen issue and thus rare, in NGC holders, graded PF67 (Certs. #8773824-004/005/006); and, NGC MS66 | silver Presentation 25-Paisa, VS 2017 (1960), edge milled, 2.97g, 12h (KM 771a), richly toned, uncirculated and rare, issued for presentation within the Royal Palace, in NGC holder, graded MS66 (Cert. #8773824-007); and, silver 10-Rupees (2), VS 2025 (1968),...
Nepal, Mahendra Vir Vikram Shah (1955-1972), copper-nickel Rupee (12), VS 2012-VS 2016; VS 2018; VS 2020 (1955-1959; 1961; 1963), (KM 785), complete date series for this issue, one VS 2016 example has the last figure of the date cut over 5, very fine to uncirculated; copper-nickel 50-Paisa (14), VS 2011-VS 2018; VS 2020 (1954-1961; 1963), (KM 777), complete date series of this issue, very fine to uncirculated; copper-nickel 25-Paisa (5), VS 2015; VS 2018; VS 2020; VS 2022 (1958-1961; 1963), (KM 771), complete date series of this issue, very fine to uncirculated (31); copper-nickel Rupees (4),...
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold 'Coronation' Asarphi, VS 2031 (1974), Obv. crown in centre within circle to which eight petals are attached, these contain the legend Śrī/ Śrī Śrī Śrī /Śrī/Birendra/ Vīra /Vikrama /Sāha /Deva, date 2031 below, all this within bhupara (mandala type square with extensions on four sides), moon and sun in upper left and right outer corners and legend below referring to the coronation, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī Bhavānī on either side of garland in centre of circle, Aśarphi/...
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold 'Coronation' Half-Asarphi, VS 2031 (1974), Obv. crown in centre within circle to which eight petals are attached, these contain the legend Śrī/ Śrī Śrī Śrī /Śrī/Birendra/ Vīra /Vikrama /Sāha /Deva, date 2031 below, all this within bhupara (mandala type square with extensions on four sides), moon and sun in upper left and right outer corners and legend below referring to the coronation, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī Bhavānī on either side of garland in centre of circle, Aśar...
(g) NGC MS68 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold 'Coronation' Quarter-Asarphi, VS 2031 (1974), Obv. crown in centre within circle to which eight petals are attached, these contain the legend Śrī/ Śrī Śrī Śrī /Śrī/Birendra/ Vīra /Vikrama /Sāha /Deva, date 2031 below, all this within bhupara (mandala type square with extensions on four sides), moon and sun in upper left and right outer corners and legend below referring to the coronation, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī Bhavānī on either side of garland in centre of circle,...
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold 'Coronation' Quarter-Asarphi, VS 2031 (1974), Obv. crown in centre within circle to which eight petals are attached, these contain the legend Śrī/ Śrī Śrī Śrī /Śrī/Birendra/ Vīra /Vikrama /Sāha /Deva, date 2031 below, all this within bhupara (mandala type square with extensions on four sides), moon and sun in upper left and right outer corners and legend below referring to the coronation, Rev. central circle with eight petals attached to it, sword with garland and legend Śrī Bhavānī on either side of garland in centre of circle,...
(g) NGC | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), Proof gold Asarphi, 'International Year of the Child' VS 2031 (1974), Obv. portrait of king Birendra with crown and legend Śrī 5 Birendra Vīra Vikrama Sāha Deva/ Nepāl 2031, Rev. child reading a book, legend above, Śrī Bhavānī legend below, āsarphī, edge milled, 11.66g, 12h (KM 852), some minor signs of handling, brilliant, uncirculated, in NGC holder (Cert. #8773822-050)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions...
(g) NGC MS63 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Asarphi, VS 2033 (1976), edge milled, 10.00g, 12h (KM 827), pleasing flashy lustre, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8773822-046)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Asarphi, VS 2038 (1981), edge milled, 10.02g, 12h (KM 827), normal striking, lightly soft of strike, flashy lustre to fields, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS (Cert. #8773822-047)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF68 UCAM | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), Proof gold Asarphi, VS 2043 (1986), Obv. traditional design with name of king and date, Rev. sweet-water dolphins and legends in Devanagari and Western script: 25 YEARS WWF 1986 NEPAL, edge milled, 11.63g, 12h (KM 1027), brilliant uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded PF68 UCAM (Cert. #8773822-051)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), Asarphi, VS 2044 (1987), Obv. holy-water vase in centre, legend below āsarphī,/Nepal, legend around referring to the Sacred Thread Ceremony of the crown prince Dipendra, Rev. small central square with trident, surrounded by legend, all this within square which has openings on three sides, edge milled, 11.72g, 12h (KM 1034), some minor scuffing to obverse, otherwise about uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS (Cert. #8773822-054)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT o...
(g) NGC MS64 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Asarphi, VS 2048 (1991), edge milled, 10.02g, 12h (KM 1022a), a couple of small marks, about uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8773822-071)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS64 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Asarphi, VS 2048 (1991), edge milled, 10.05g, 12h (KM 1022a), flashy lustre, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8773822-055)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), '50th Anniversary of the International Monetary Fund', gold Asarphi, VS 2051 (1994), edge milled, 10.05g, 12h (KM 1145), uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS ~ CLEANED (Cert. #8773822-065)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS65 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Asarphi, VS 2052 (1995), edge milled, 10.05g, 12h (KM 1022a), struck from worn dies, lustrous to fields, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS65 (Cert. #8773822-056)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), 'Golden Jubilee of Queen Aishwarya Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah', gold Asarphi, VS 2056 (1999), edge milled, 10.04g, 12h (KM 1147), some toning spots, yet brilliance to fields, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS66 (Cert. #8773822-066)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Asarphi, VS 2056 (1999), edge milled, 10.00g, 12h (KM 1022a), glossy lustre, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS66 (Cert. #8773822-057)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS65 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Half-Asarphi, VS 2031 (1974), edge milled, 5.00g, 12h (KM 825), lustrous, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS65 (Cert. #8773822-048)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Half-Asarphi, VS 2038 (1981), edge milled, 5.02g, 12h (KM 825), slightly soft of strike, lustrous, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS66 (Cert. #8773822-049)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Half-Asarphi, VS 2045 (1988), edge milled, 5.01g, 12h (KM 1021a), lightly soft of strike, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS67 (Cert. #8773822-058)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), 'Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal', gold Half-Asarphi, VS 2047 (1990), Obv. open book with two crossed Nepalese national flags above, legend in English and Nepali, English legend, "Nepal Asarfi/The Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal 1990.", denomination is given only as āsarphī, omitting “1/2“, Rev. in the name of Birendra and very small central circle, date below, edge milled, 5.03g, 12h (KM 1060), uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS66 (Cert. #8773822-063)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals...
(g) Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Half-Asarphi, VS 2048 (1991), edge milled, 4.98g, 12h (KM 1021a), possibly a copy, very fineProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS63 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Half-Asarphi, VS 2049 (1992), edge milled, 5.01g, 12h (KM 1021a), uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8773822-059)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Half-Asarphi, VS 2051 (1994), edge milled, 5.02g, 12h (KM 1021a), lightly soft of strike, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS (Cert. #8773822-060)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Half-Asarphi, VS 2054 (1997), edge milled, 5.02g, 12h (KM 1021a), uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS67 (Cert. #8773822-061)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Half-Asarphi, VS 2057 (2000), edge milled, 5.01g, 12h (KM 1021a [date not listed]), uncirculated, rare, in NGC holder, graded MS67 (Cert. #8773822-062)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS66 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Quarter-Asarphi, VS 2030 (1973), edge milled, 12h, 2.50g (KM 819), lustrous, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS66 (Cert. #8773823-011)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS65 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), 'Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal', gold Quarter-Asarphi, VS 2047 (1990), Obv. open book with two crossed Nepalese national flags above, legend in English and Nepali, the denomination is given only āsarphī, omitting “1/4“, edge milled, 2.52g, 12h (KM 1059), uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS65 (Cert. #8773823-014)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS68 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Quarter-Asarphi, VS 2053 (1996), edge milled, 2.54g, 12h (KM 819 for type), uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS68 (Cert. #8773823-015)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS68 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Quarter-Asarphi, VS 2054 (1997), edge milled, 2.52g, 12h (KM 819 for type), strike from lightly worn dies, with lustre to fields, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS68 (Cert. #8773823-016)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS67 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Quarter-Asarphi, VS 2057 (2000), edge milled, 2.53g, 12 (KM 819 for type), uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS67 (Cert. #8773823-017)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF69 UCAM | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold 1/4-Ounce, VS 2052 (1995), struck in 999.9 fine gold, edge milled, 1.59g, 12h (KM 1079), brilliant uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded PF69 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #8773823-018)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF69 UCAM | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Proof 1/10-Ounce, VS 2052 (1995), struck in 999.9 fine gold, edge milled, 3.15g, 12h (KM 1080), brilliant, uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded PF69 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #8773822-064)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), gold Proof 1/100 Ounce (2), VS 2057 (2000); VS 2058 (2001); struck in .999 fine, edges milled, 0.3g, 12h; 0.3g; 12h, (KM 1129), uncirculated (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), 'International Year of the Child' silver Proof 100-Rupees, VS 2031 (1974), crowned and draped bust right of king, rev. two children collecting water, edge milled, 19.43g, 12h (KM 851), brilliant as struck, only 9,270 issued, in NGC holder (Cert. #8773824-012)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC PF66-67 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), Specimen Rupee (2), VS 2030 (1973); VS 2031 (1974), edges milled, 12h, 7.50g; 12h, 10.17g (KM 728.1), limited issue of special finish, uncirculated, in NGC holders, graded PF66 and PF67 (Certs. #8773824-008/009) (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS62 | Nepal, Birendra Vir Vikram Shah (1972-2001), in the name of Queen Aishvarya Rajya Lakshmi Devi, copper-nickel Rupee, VS 2031 (1974), traditional Rupee design, Obv. legend Śrī Śrī/ Śrī 5 Aishvarya/ Rajya/ Lakshmi/ Devi Saha, edge milled, 9.91g, 12h (KM 848), uncirculated and rare , in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #8773824-010); and NGC MS65 | in the name of Queen Aishvarya Rajya Lakshmi Devi, copper-nickel 50-Paisa, VS 2031 (1974), Obv. legend Śrī Śrī/ Śrī 5 Aishvarya/ Rajya/ Lakshmi/ Devi Saha, edge milled, 5.05g, 6h, 23.6mm (KM 846), uncirculated and rare commemorative type, in N...
(g) NGC MS63 | Nepal, Gyanendra Vir Vikram Shah (2nd reign, 2001-2008), gold Asarphi, VS 2058 (2001), edge milled, 10.02g, 12h (KM - ), uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8773822-067)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC UNC | Nepal, Gyanendra Vir Vikram Shah (2nd reign, 2001-2008), gold Half-Asarphi, VS 2058 (2001), edge milled, 5.01g, 12h (KM -), lustrous, uncirculated in NGC holder, graded UNC DETAILS (Cert. #8773822-068)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS66-67 | Nepal, Gyanendra Vir Vikram Shah (2nd reign, 2001-2008), gold Quarter-Asarphi (2), VS 2058 (2001); VS 2059 (2002), edges milled, 2.49g, 12h; 2.49g, 12h (KM -), both uncirculated, in NGC holders, graded MS66-67(Cert. #8773823-019/020) (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
TOKENS AND PASSES
Nepal, Anonymous, Unrecorded Copper Coin, undated, Obv. flower design, with beaded border, Rev. inscription within 6 compartments around central symbol, with beaded border, 5.07g (RGV -), some ghosting and softness to edges, fine, nonetheless excessively rare; Brass coin [or seal?], undated, Obv. central circle with eight petals attached, each petal containing one letter, Rev. legend in three lines, the upper line being partly off flan Handra(?)Deva/53 (RGV -), previously mounted and heavily cleaned, fair (2)ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoB. N. S...
Nepal, Surendra Vikram Shah (1847-1881), Copper Dam or Token or 2-Paisa, undated, Obv. legend in nine double squares, Rev. sword with wreath in double square, illegible legend outside, 9.00g, 12h (RGV T4 this coin), some spots of verdigris, good very fine and extremely scarce; Nepal, Prithvi Vir Vikram Shah (1881-1911), Token 16-Paisa, struck on a brass planchet with central hole, Obv. obverse mohar die, dated SE 1824, Rev. legend 16/paisa, 3.23g (RGV T6 this token), very fine; Token 16-Paisa, much as before, 3.34g, (RGV T7 this token), some staining, about very fine; Token 14-Paisa (2), str...
Collection of Clay Tokens (22) | Nepal, Anonymous, clay Tokens (2) of uncertain denomination, Obv. two intersecting equilateral triangles form a hexagon, sword with garland in centre, Rev. central circle with pellet and four attached petals, each containing the design of a mace (?), legend around the edge in Newari script, Śrī Matha Sim Kha siyā, (RGV T10; Mitchiner, 1979, p. 281, no. 2301a), good very fine; clay Uniface Tokens (2) of uncertain denomination, VS 938, sword with garland, inscription around the edge Samvat 938 (1818), written retrograde (RGV T11), very fine; another, much as befo...
Nepal, Anonymous (Prithvi Vir Vikram), copper Token (2), undated (c. 1885-1888), Obv. struck with the reverse die of a Mohar of Prithvi Vir Vikram (KM # 651.1), Rev. two syllables, va and a in Nagari script, (Rhodes/Hansen, no. 1), both pierced and about fine, scarce; copper Token (3), undated (c. 1885-1888), much as before, Rev. different syllables, (Rhodes/Hansen, no. 1), very fine and scarce; Anonymous, brass Token (2), undated, Obv. legend Nepal in Nagari script | NEPAUL in Roman script wreath around, Rev. Paihila 1 “first” in Nagari script and below N: 1 in Roman script, wreath around, (R...
Nepal, Durbar High School, brass Token, VS 1995 (1938), Obv. legend in five lines in Nagari script, Śrī/ Nepāl/Shiksha Bibhag (“Education Department”) | Darbar High | School, Rev. legend in three lines, Sankhya/1995/khaja (“Small meal 1995”), “37” punched between the first and second line of the legend, (Rhodes/Hansen, no. 5), very fine and scarce; another, brass Token, VS 1995 (1938), much as before but “10” is punched between the first and the second line of the legend, (Rhodes/Hansen, no. 5), very fine and scarce; Anonymous (Mohan Shamsher Jang Bhahadur) (30 April 1984 12 November 1951), Q...
Nepal, Anonymous, copper and brass Telephone Tokens (7), Obv. telephone | token in Nagari script and picture of telephone receiver between the legend in two lines, Rev. 25 | pachis (twenty five) paisa, (Rhodes/Hansen, no. 14), very fine; copper Token, undated, Obv. electric street light, power lines above, and fence below, Rev. Bijula Adda (“Electricity Department”), number 200 punched below, ornamental branch with central flower below, (Rhodes/Hansen, no. 13), very fine ; Anonymous, Medallet, Obv. stupa flanked by four pillars Rev. four-armed Buddhist deity or Boddhisatva, rev; Anonymous, cop...
Nepal Mint, aluminium alloy and brass Tokens (8), VS 2030 (1973), Obv. coin press and the legends taksar (“mint”) and Nepal/2030 in Nagari script, Rev. different figures indicating the value in Paisas and word for token in Devanagari script (7); another, much as before but with central hole and legend token/ek paisa, very fine to extremely fine; and, aluminium alloy Tokens (4), issued at Kathmandu, with values and legends, very fine (12) ProvenanceThe Nicholas Rhodes Collection of Nepalese Coins and Medals: Part TwoThese mint tokens and also the undated pieces described above were published wi...
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