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Sr. No. 60 | Year 6 | Issue 8 | August 1, 2014 | Pg. 8 | ` 35 | Editor: Dr. Dilip Rajgor

ISSN 0975-8062

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Auction 24 | 15/08/14
The Comfort Inn President | Ahmedabad World of Coins
 Lot 35 Lot 47

Estimate: ` 35,000-40,000
Yadavas of Devagiri, Mahadeva, Gold, 3.81 g, Boar Estimate: ` 60,000-80,000
Padma Tanka, Punch-marked type, with five punches on Mahmud Shah bin Muhammad Shah III bin Tughluq
obv., lotus in centre, Shankha or conch shell, Nagari Shah (AD 1351), Gold, 11.05 g, Tanka, usual mintless
legend Mahadeva, two punches of Shri in Kannada and a type but issued at Delhi mint (Rajgor# 1237; G&G#
Boar to right (Mitch# 288). D455).

Lot 37 Lot 48

Estimate: ` 16,000-17,000
Vijayanagara Empire, Venkataraya (AD 1632-1642), Estimate: ` 70,000-75,000
Gold, 3.34 g, Pagoda, Lord Titupati Balaji standing Firuz Shah Tughlaq (AD 1351-1388), Gold, 10.92 g,
within an arch on obv, clear Nagari legend in three lines Tanka, issued with the name of Khalifa Abu al Fath al-
reading, Shri Venka / ta swara raa / ya namaha on rev. Mutasid (Rajgor# 1282; G&G# D463). Broad flan, Very
Extremely Fine+, Rare. Fine+, Rare.

Lot 45 Lot 52

Estimate: ` 65,000-70,000
Estimate: ` 55,000-60,000
Tughluqs, Muhammad Shah III bin Tughluq, Gold, Shams ud din Muhammad Shah III bin Humayun Shah
12.74 g, Heavy Dinar, Hazrat Delhi mint, AH 724. (AD 1463-1482), Gold, 10.98 g, Tanka, Hazrat
Complete marginal legend on obv. About Extremely Fine, Muhammadabad mint, AH 868 (Rajgor# 2655; G&G#
Scarce. BH110). Very Fine+, Rare.

Lot 46 Lot 79

Estimate: ` 55,000-60,000 Estimate: ` 1,00,000-1,10,000

Shah Jahan, Gold, 10.98 g, Mohur, Akbarabad mint,
Mahmud Shah bin Muhammad Shah III bin Tughluq
lozenge type fields on both the sides, mint name in the
Shah (AD 1351), Gold, 10.72 g, Tanka, in his own name
lower-left field on rev, Sahib Qiran legend, AH 1047, RY
type, Al-wasiq type, Hazrat Delhi mint, lighter weight
10. Broad Nazarana like flan, About Extremely Fine, Very
(G&G# D331). About Very Fine, Scarce.
Rare.
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 Lot 87 Lot 140

Estimate: ` 18,000-20,000
Sayaji Rao II (1819-1847), Gold, 2.13 g, 1/3 Mohur, in
Estimate: ` 45,000-50,000
the name of Shah Alam II, Sword as a mint mark Nagari
Aurangzeb, Gold, 10.97 g, Mohur, Tatta mint, complete initial Saa as ruler's identification mark. Not listed in KM.
mint name at bottom on rev, RY 20. About Extremely Fine, A mount is finely removed without disturbing the coin,
Scarce. Extremely Fine+, Rare.

Lot 88 Lot 152

Estimate: ` 50,000-60,000 Estimate: ` 45,000-50,000

Aurangzeb, Gold. 10.89 g, Mohur, Gulbarga mint, Gold, 10.85 g, Mohur, issued in the name of Shah Alam
complete mint name at bottom on rev, AH 1111, RY 42. II, mint name at bottom on rev, RY 9, a three-petal leaf as a
Fancy date, Extremely Fine, Scarce. mint mark (KM# C14). Very Fine+, Scarce.

Lot 136 Lot 183

Estimate: ` 90,000-1,00,000 Estimate: ` 75,000-85,000

Ghazi ud din Haider Shah, Gold, 10.70 g, Mohur, Murshidabad Mint, Gold, 12.32 g, Mohur, issued in the
issued in the name of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, with name of Shah Alam II, AH 1196, RY 19, issue of 1769-
Persian initial letter He in the second line on rev, tigers 1790 (Pridmore# 20). Broad flan, About Extremely Fine
holding flags in the Arms of the State on obv, for the type, Very Rare.

Lot 137 Lot 190

Estimate: ` 55,000-60,000 Estimate: ` 15,000-18,000

Wajid Ali Shah, Gold, 10.69 g, Mohur, Mermaid type, Ahmedabad mint, Silver, 2 Annas (1/8 Rupee), in the
Mermaids as flag bearers on obv, name and title of the name of Shah Alam II, mint name off flan on rev bottom,
ruler on rev, AH 1266, RY 2, Mulk Awadh baitush AH 1248, lotus mint mark on rev. Extremely Fine+, Very
Sultanate Lucknow mint. About Extremely Fine, Rare. Rare to get in this grade with full date.

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 Lot 191 Lot 310

Estimate: ` 1,00,000-1,10,500
Complete Set of all Rupee coins (56), Silver & Nickel, Estimate: ` 18,000-20,000
1835, 1840 (CL), 1840 (DL), 1862, 1874 to 1893, 1897, George VI, Silver, Rupee, Lahore mint, 1945, L raised,
1898, 1900, 1901, 1903 to 1922, 1938, 1940 to 1945 & Large '5' (Unlisted in Pridmore). Extremely Fine, Very
1947, Except 1939, About Very Fine to Extremely Fine, Rare.

Lot 265 Lot 315

Estimate: ` 15,000-18,000
Estimate: ` 50,000-55,000 Saudi Arabia, Nejd Kingdom, Silver, 1 Rupee, heavily
Victoria Queen, Silver, Rupee, Bombay mint, 1862, A / II / counter-marked Nejd in Arabic over the portrait of George
0 / 1, with Crescent (Pridmore# 97). About Extremely V, dated 1918 and originally minted at Bombay mint from
Fine (cleaned), Extremely Rare. the British Empire.

Lot 284 Lot 337

Estimate: ` 10,000-12,000
Estimate: ` 22,000-24,000 ICC World Twenty20 Cricket Toss Coin, the Toss Coin
Victoria Empress, Silver, Rupee, Calcutta mint, 1897, C3 / was used during the Cricket Match between Bangladesh
I(i) / C incused (Pridmore# 136). Very Fine (cleaned), vs Hong Kong on 10th March 2014 at the Zahur Ahmed
Rare. Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Lot 286 Lot 363

Estimate: ` 55,000-57,000

Estimate: ` 18,000-20,000 Pack of 500 Rupees, Signed by C. Rangarajan, M.K.

Gandhi Series, Without Inset, Prefix 7CD. UNC, Scarce.
Victoria Empress, Silver, Rupee, Bombay mint, 1897, C2 / These notes have been withdrawn and are no longer
I(ii) / B incused (Pridmore# 183). About Very Fine, Rare. available in circulation.
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 Numismatic as as A Source of Investments V
By Sandeep Shah
Friends, In my previous News letter, I 1) Cataloging your Coin Collection : Most
touched upon the "Caring Our Collectors want their treasures close at hand to
Collectibles/Collections. In this News Letter I study & enjoy. To assuage this, written record in
am addressing about Safeguarding Our the form of a catalog is an important aspect of
Collectibles/Collections. One Characteristics coin collecting. A detailed catalog with an
that differentiate 'Coin Collectors' from 'Coin insurance policy is a requirement when you file
Accumulators' is that they are compelled to for a claim of your coin collection in case of a
Catalog their Coin Collections. Seasoned loss. Additionally, it will inform you what coins
Collectors are generally very security conscious are missing and required to complete a particular
but those who have come into possession of a series in your collection & you will know exactly
collection only recently must understand the what coins you have.
risks & responsibilities that come with this
unfamiliar asset. Nobody want their valued coin
2) Safes, Security & Insurance for Coin
collection to be burglarised or burnt to the
Collections : Your collection is at risk from theft,
ground. Safeguarding & Protecting it with fire &
fire, water damages & other natural disaster. As we
thieves are priority for any serious collectors. In a
maintain substantial value articles at our residence,
way proper insurance, systems and security
one has to consider several proactive measures to
equipments coupled with common sense, will
protect them. Buying a right Safe for your
ensure that coin collection will be there for their
collection can be a simple and easy process. A safe
heirs & when it is a time for retirement &
provides basic protection from fire and burglary.
relaxation. Take the collection if it's small enough
Fire Proof safes provide maximum protection in
to a safe deposit box immediately. Until you have
case of flames but unfortunately they are not
other safety methods In house, importantly do
designed to withstand the threats of a burglar.
not discuss with others. As there are many
Burglar resistant safe is your best bet as most
constraints which has forced the law enforcement
models of safes which are offered have some
to de prioritise crimes and the outlook for the
degree of fire protection. As their is most likeable
reversal is bleak. So the only solution against
chance of theft then fire. A monitored security
crime is proper insurance in the event you are a
system in case of fire, theft is core to any security
victim. As the conviction rate is abysmal & the
plan as they report directly to the Police & Fire
odds of recovering stolen goods are even lower. I
Departments when triggered. Make sure of a
have penned down few points which may help
security system that uses the cellular telephone
you in safeguarding your coins and collections.
network in cars the attackers cut your telephone
line in a effort to disarm the security system.
1) Cataloging your Coin Collection Finally for a peace of mind a safe deposit box at a
2) Safes, Security & Insurance for Coin bank is the ultimate protection for your most
Collection. valuable coins, although it is Expensive than
Home safe. As most basic home owner insurance
3) Storage of Coins policies will not cover the loss of a coin collection
4) Slabbed Coins due to fire or burglary, additional insurance i.e an
5) Coin Holders insurance rider to your home owner's policy is
required.
6) Coin folders & Coin Albums
7) Handling of Coins
Storage of coins : Keeping your coin in coin
8) Shipping
holders & albums are first step to ensuring your
coins are protected. As damage of coins other
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than mishandling is due to humidity, extreme heat Handling of Coins : Improper handling damages
or cold, air pollution & chlorine so a best solution coins. Learn how to properly handle coins so that
to store your coin is just important. By you will not damage them. Always try to hold a
understanding how each of these factors can coin by its edges so that the oils and acids of your
damage your coins, you will be able to take skin do not come in contact with the faces of the
additional steps in determining which is the safest coin. Leave the coin in their holders or capsules if
place to store. they are from Mint or Grading Services. Please
don't try to remove it, as some collectors will
remove them for their coin holders because they
Slabbed Coins : the best way to protect your like their coin collections in special albums. As a
coins from climatic condition and from getting coin collector become more experienced and
duped by fakes, replicas, forgery, counterfeits, & advanced, the coin collecting supplies will also
copy is to convert your expensive & rare coins in change. You will move from collecting coins by
encapsulation process. This is a choice that just dates & mint mark into new areas such as die
makes logical sense though expensive. A coin varieties & error coins. In order to verify that a
grading service not only gives you best coin coin is authentic and not a counterfeit, you will
holder that money can buy but also guarantees have to acquire digital scale, a digital calliper, a
you the coin is authentic & you have a stereo microscope, high digital camera & a coin
professional numismatist opinion as to the coin cataloging software with natural daylight lamp.
grades. In India we have NGS Numismatic Depending upon the way you prefer to protect
Guarantee Services as the services provider. your collection.

Coin Holders : A coin holder allow you to store Shipping : Most important and foremost, do not
attach anything outside which would hint the
coins so that they will not be damaged by
content. Never forget that the greatest security
mishandling to other environmental factors. danger is in shipping the Collectibles, use a
Their are many varieties of coin holders that one container to hold them & try not to carry too much
can use to organise his collection as each one has weight at once. Be aware of your surroundings &
its advantages & disadvantages. As per your coin avoid establish a pattern in picking up or
collecting needs one can opt from a inexpensive dropping off. Make several changes & know
2x2 coin holders to expensive encapsulated coin where the closet police Station is. Always carry a
holders. cellular phone when you are transporting
valuables. Don't hesitate to inform the Service
Coin Folder & Coin Albums : As a advance provider the contents of the Shipment. Park the
items securely so that they do not rattle. If address
collector or a start up collector, you may want to
contains identifying words use initials. Make sure
house some of your collection in coin album or that the shipping box is strong enough for the
coin folder. As both the options offer the included weight and is taped properly. A
advantage of organising your collection in a registered insured mail from Post Office is most
predefined manner & order. It is a quick access to recommended practice for shipping. How ever
visualise what coins are missing & need to private shippers and couriers have become more
acquire. As coin albums & folders are popular in recent years, as they deliver fast with
inexpensive & great beneficiaries for the guaranteed time and success rate.
beginners. Intermediate and advanced collector
that has many year of experience will invest in
coin albums that provides additional protection In the next News Letter I will address about "
for their prized possession of coins. Selling your Coins Collections.

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 Calendar of Events 2014
Month Date Place Event Venue

August 8-10 Mumbai 12th Annual Coin Fair Mumbai Coin Society, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade

August 15 Ahmedabad Rajgor’s Auction 24 7.00 pm, Hotel Comfort Inn President, C G Road, Navarangpura,
Ahmedabad (with 6th Ahmedabad Coin & Currency Fair)

August 15-17 Ahmedabad 6th Ahmedabad Coin & Hotel Comfort Inn President, C G Road, Navarangpura,
Currency Fair Ahmedabad

September 20 Mumbai Rajgor’s Silver Jubilee Auction 25 The Ambassador, Churchgate, Mumbai 400004

September 26-28 Coimbatore 4th National Numismatic & Kamalam Doeaisamy Hall, 225, Sastri Rd, Ramnagar,
Philatelic Exhibition 2014 Near Central Bus stand, Coimbatore- 641 009

October Mumbai Rajgor’s Auction 26 605, Majestic Shopping Center,144 J.S.S. Road, Mumbai 400004

November 7-9 Mumbai Coinex 2014 Sunderbai Hall, Churchgate, Mumbai

November 14-16 Pune Phila-Coinex-Pune 2014 Sonal Hall, Karve Road, Pune.

December 5-7 Jabalpur Puratatva Mudra Utsav-2014 Jalsa Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Samdareeya, Samdareeya
Mall, civic Center, Jabalpur 482001(09977333336)

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