Coins of Burma Arakan Rajas


Burma, Arakan Rajas, in the name of Sher Shah Suri, the Sultan of Delhi, Silver, Tanka


Burma, Arakan Rajas, in the name of Muhammad Adil Suri, the Sultan of Delhi, Silver, Tanka



Burma, Arakan Rajas, in the name of Ghiyas ud din Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Bengal, Silver, Tanka


Burma, Arakan Rajas, Thaditha Dhammarit, Silver, Tanka

Coins of Shilaharas of Kolhapur


Shilaharas of Kolhapur, (c.10th – 11th century AD), anonymous Gold double Fanam, 0.79g, Obv: Garuda seated holding a snake in his hand, Rev: Trident with sun-moon and sword inside it.


Gold Coins of the Yadavas of Devagiri


Yadavas of Devagiri, Krishnadeva (1247 – 1261 AD), Gold, 3.83g, die-struck Gadyana Obv: a design composed of a lotus in the centre, a Sankha below it, two Kannada characters 'Sri' on either side and a Devanagari legend (with a spear-like object) 'Sri Kanha (ra)' above it, Rev: an archer pursuing and striking a man in his head with an arrow, traces of Devanagari inscription below.

Gold Coins of Gupta Empire - Kumaragupta I


Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I (415-455 AD), Gold Dinar of 'Archer' type, Altekar Class IV, var. A, 8.22g. Obv: King standing holding a bow and an arrow, without a Brahmi legend under his arm holding the bow; Garuda standard to left with Brahmi legend 'Kumaragupta' with the last letter placed above the Garuda. Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated on lotus, holding a lotus in one hand and a noose in the other, Brahmi legend Sri Mahendra to right and a Tamgha to left.


Kumara Gupta, Horseman type Gold Dinar, 8.1g, Class II, Var A, obv. King with wig like hair, riding on a beautifully caparisoned horse to right, wearing buttoned coat (Cholaka) and trousers with high boots. Legend: Guptakuavyomasasi jayatyajeyo' jitamahendrah - The unconquered and invincible Mahendra, who is a moon in the sky of Gupta family is victorious. rev. depicts the goddess sitting along on a wicker stool and feeding a peacock. Legend: Ajitamahendra along flan edge from 2 o' clock. File test mark on rev



Gold Coins of Gupta Empire - Chandragupta II


Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Gold Heavy Weight Dinar of 'Archer' type, Sub-Variety New, 8.25g. Obv: The king is shown in tribhangha position with the bow and arrow and is shown wearing a cholaka (an ancient warrior's uniform modified from a Kushan version) and short tucked dhoti. A sash whip is tied to his waist which rarely features. Chandra under left arm, legend Devasrimaharajadhirajasri Chandraguptah. Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated on lotus, holding a lotus in one hand and a diadem in the other, Brahmi legend Shri Vikramah. Coins of this variety are shown at in Variety N.


Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Gold Dinar of 'Archer' type, Altekar Class I, var. A, 7.76g. Obv: Nimbate king, standing holding an arrow in one hand and a strung bow in the other; Garuda standard in the background and Brahmi legend Chandra below the arm holding bow. Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated on lotus, holding a lotus in one hand and a noose in the other, Brahmi legend Shri Vikramah to right and a Tamgha to left.


Chandragupta II, Lion Slayer Type Gold Dinar, 7.7g, Class I, Var C: obv. Muscular bare bodied King facing right, wearing short tucked dhoti holding bow in left hand and right hand is shown as having released the bowstring. Lion is falling backwards on right. rev. Nimbate Goddess with beautiful beaded hair, seated on Lion with right leg folded. (Durga?) but is holding a lotus


Chandragupta II, Lion Slayer Type Gold Dinar, 7.7g, obv. Armored King facing left, wearing short tucked dhoti, holding bow in right hand and left hand is shown as having released the bowstring. Lion is falling backwards on left. rev. Nimbate Goddess with skull cap, seated on Lion sideways facing left, in a riding posture but is holding a lotus in left hand (Lakshmi?). Conch shell at 11 o' clock