| Auction Date | Price Realized | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25218
India
Mysore. Tipu Sultan 5-Piece Lot of Certified Assorted gold Fanam Issues MS NGC,
1) Fanam AH 1200 (1785) MS63, Patan mint, KM128.1.
2) Fanam AM 1217 (1789) MS62, Farrukhi mint, KM58.
3) Fanam AH 1200 (1785) MS64, Patan mint, KM128.1.
4) Fanam AM 1215 (1786) MS62, Patan mint, KM128.1. Date reads left to right.
5) Fanam AM 1217 (1789) MS63, Farrukhi mint, KM58.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/india/mysore/india-mysore-tipu-sultan-5-piece-lot-of-certified-assorted-gold-fanam-issues-ms-ngc-total... | 22 Apr 2024 | 1,100 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25219
India
Mysore 5-Piece Lot of Certified gold Fanam Issues NGC,
1) Fanam ND (1638-1812) AU55. Fr-1338. Kanthirava type.
2) Tipu Sultan Fanam AH 1199 (1784) MS61, Patan mint, KM128.1.
3) Tipu Sultan Fanam AM 1215 (1786) MS62, Kalikut mint, KM78.
4) Fanam ND (1638-1812) AU53, Fr-1338. Kanthirava type.
5) Tipu Sultan Fanam AM 1218 (1790) MS62, Patan mint, KM128.1.
A fascinating lot of gold Fanam issues.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/india/mysore/india-mysore-5-piece-lot-of-certified-gold-fanam-is... | 22 Apr 2024 | 525 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25222
India
Travancore. Rama Varma IV Velli Fanam ND (1860-1861) MS63 NGC, KM22. Exhibiting great legibility and soft peach silhouetting.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/india/travancore/india-travancore-rama-varma-iv-velli-fanam-nd-1860-1861-ms63-ngc-/a/61385-25222.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61385-04222024
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© 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved... | 22 Apr 2024 | 200 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25229
India
Travancore 4-Piece Lot of Certified Assorted Issues,
1) Bala Rama Varma II Fanam ME 1116 (1940-1941) MS65 PCGS
2) Bala Rama Varma II 1/2 Chitra Rupee ME 1116 (1940/1941) MS62 NGC, KM67
3) Bala Rama Varma II Fanam ME 1121 (1945/1946) MS64 NGC, KM65
4) Rama Varma VI 8 Cash ND (1906-1935) MS62 Brown NGC, KM48. "Eight Cash".
https://coins.ha.com/itm/india/travancore/india-travancore-4-piece-lot-of-certified-assorted-issues-total-4-coins-/a/61385-25229.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins... | 22 Apr 2024 | 320 USD | |
Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Europe s.r.o. - E-Auction 120, Lot 13
India Mysore 1 Fanam 1799 - 1868 (ND)
C# 212, N# 50631; Gold 0.38 g; Kanthirava Type; UNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 13 Apr 2024 | 116 EUR | |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Online Auction 304, Lot 1554
INDIEN. HYDERABAD
SONSTIGE. Fanam o.J. Mysore, Haidar Ali, 1761 - 1782. Elefant / Schrift. KM 3. 0,28 g. Gold! Sehr schön
Ex GM 282 (2021), 4524.
Estimate: 50 EUR... | 10 Apr 2024 | 80 EUR | |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Online Auction 304, Lot 1555
INDIEN. HYDERABAD
Fanam o.J. Mysore. Elefant / Wirbel. 0,34 g. Gold! Sehr schön
Ex GM 282 (2021), 4548.
Estimate: 50 EUR... | 10 Apr 2024 | 75 EUR | |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Online Auction 304, Lot 1556
INDIEN. HYDERABAD
Fanam o.J. Niederländisch-Indien, Nagapatnam. Ruder / Glatt. 0,31 g. Gold! Sehr schön
Ex GM 282 (2021), 4534.
Estimate: 40 EUR... | 10 Apr 2024 | 65 EUR | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 2987
Hungary, Stephen I (997-1038), silver denar, obv.Stephanus Rex over long cross, rev. Regia Civitas central cross, rare, (Huszar 1) (illustrated); Andreas I (1046-1060), silver denars (2, one illustrated), obv. and rev. cross both sides (Huszar 9); Bela II (1131-1141) silver denar (Huszar 51) (illustrated); Bela III (1172-1196) silver denar (Huszar 69); Bela IV (1235-1270) silver denars (2) (Huszar 339); Ladislaus IV (1272-1290) silver denar (Huszar 390); Sigismund (1387-1437) silver denar (Hu... | 9 Apr 2024 | 280 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 3026
India, Princely States, Bikanir, Queen Victoria silver rupee 1892 (KM.72); Travencore silver fanam (1087, 1911-12; and undated)(KM.51, 45); Jaora, bronze one and two paisa 1893 (KM.1012). Fine - nearly extremely fine. (5)
Ex Stephen Turner Collection.
Estimate: 100 AUD... | 9 Apr 2024 | 160 AUD | |
Pesek Auctions - Auction 15, Lot 31
India, Fanam 1638-1812, MysoreIndia, India, Fanam 1638-1812, Mysore, 0,31 g, Au, Kanthirava type; NGC AU58
Grade: NGC AU58
Starting price: 40 EUR... | 25 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. - Auction 158, Lot 2269
INDIA, lot of 7 gold fanams: Mysore, Krishna Raja Wodeyar; Tipu Sultan (2); Travancore, anonymous (3); Alupas.
Very Fine - Extremely Fine
Very Fine - Extremely Fine
Estimate: 150 EUR... | 22 Mar 2024 | 380 EUR | |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. - Auction 158, Lot 2270
INDIA, lot of 6 gold fanams: Mysore, Kanthirava Narasa I; Krishna Raja Wodeyar; Tipu Sultan; Travancore, anonymous (2); Maratha Confederacy.
Very Fine - Extremely Fine
Very Fine - Extremely Fine
Estimate: 150 EUR... | 22 Mar 2024 | 400 EUR | |
Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Europe s.r.o. - E-Auction 116, Lot 95
India Travancore 1 Fanam 1881 (ND)
KM# 30,, N# 39364; Gold 9 mm.; AUNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 9 Mar 2024 | 46 EUR | |
London Coins Ltd. - Auction 184, Lot 1208
India Fanams 18th Century (2) Mysore Vira Raya, and Elephant reverse types, 0.37 grammes and 0.32 grammes, Good Fine and VF
Estimate: 60-80 GBP
Starting price: 60 GBP... | 2 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 81, Lot 7892
EUROPEAN COINS AND MEDALS
SPAIN
KÖNIGREICH
Carlos IV., 1788-1808. 1 Escudo 1791 M-MF, Madrid. 3,28 g. Dazu: Ein indischer Fanam, 0,31 g. Calicó 1108; Fb. 298; Schl. 67. 2 Stück. GOLD. Schön-sehr schön
Estimate: 150 EUR... | 26 Feb 2024 | 240 EUR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 92
Chalukyas of Kalyani, Vikramaditya VI (10-11 Century CE), Gold Fanam, Lion type, Obv: stylized lion (Sardula) walking to right, Rev: stylized representation of a peacock, 0.09g, 3.66mm, (Unlisted type), choice extremely fine, Very Rare.
Starting price: 5000 INR... | 24 Feb 2024 | 5,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 95
Shilaharas of Karad (12th Century CE), Gold Fanam, Obv: Garuda facing to left in the Virasana or heroic posture, Rev: a Nagari letter with conch-shell (Shankha) above, 0.6g, 3.9mm, almost uncirculated.
Starting price: 5000 INR... | 24 Feb 2024 | 5,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 97
Shilaharas of Kolhapur (Feudatories of Chalukyas of Kalyana) (10-12 Century CE), Gold Fanam (U Shaped), Obv: three punches consisting of a Garuda running to the right in the exergue, Kannada letter "Ude" on the right arm and legend "Kara" on the left arm, Rev: uniface, 0.39g, 7.87x11.2mm, (Mitch. K&A # 249), about extremely fine, Very Rare. Note: 'Udekara' most likely refers to the invocation of the goddess Mahalakshmi at Kolhapur.
Starting pric... | 24 Feb 2024 | 30,000 INR | |
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Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 99
Western Ganga Dynasty (10-11 Century CE), Gold ¼ Fanam, Obv: a caparisoned elephant standing to the right, Rev: an ornamental floral scroll, 0.09g, 3.72mm, (Mitch. K&A # 197), almost uncirculated, Rare.
Starting price: 5000 INR... | 24 Feb 2024 | Unsold | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 281
Maratha Confederacy, Gold ½ Fanam, 9 RY, In the name of Shah Alam II (Shah Ali Gohar), Obv: Persian legend "(Bad)shah Gohar Ghazi" with star mark and 9 numeral, Rev: uniface,0.22g, 6.50mm (M&W # T5), about extremely fine, Rare.
Starting price: 10000 INR... | 24 Feb 2024 | 10,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 313
Nawab of Arcot, Gold fanam, Obv: Kali with crescent and sun to the left. Rev: Persian legend "wala", 0.40g, 5.95mm, about extremely fine, Rare.
Starting price: 6000 INR... | 24 Feb 2024 | 6,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 371
Travancore State, Rama Varma IV (ME 1035-1055/1860-1880 AD), Silver Velli Fanam or Panam, Obv: Chuckram within a large crescent above Vishnu Padam that is represented by two curved lines & 10 pellets, Rev: One thousand thirty-six year in Tamil & PA KA (Panam one) in Tamil letters around the device, 1.68g, 12.41mm, (KM # 22/B.Sarasan # 212), about extremely fine.
Starting price: 4000 INR... | 24 Feb 2024 | 7,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 378
Indo Danish,Tranquebar, Christian VII (1766-1808 AD), Silver 2 Royaliner (2 Fano /2 Fanams), 178x AD, Obv. crowned C7 monogram, Rev. value & arms with lion between dates, 2.66g, 11.90mm, (KM # 171), about very fine, Very Rare.
Starting price: 12000 INR... | 24 Feb 2024 | Unsold | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 412
Madras Presidency, Set of 2 Silver Coins, Fanam & Double Fanam, Obv: partial standing figure of Vishnu within a beaded border, Rev: two interlinked Cs, 0.90g, 1.50g, 7.83mm, 9.92mm, (Stevens #125 & 125/ PR #18 & 19), about very fine, Scarce.
Starting price: 6000 INR... | 24 Feb 2024 | 6,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 417
Madras Presidency, Silver Fanam, 2nd Issue, 1808 AD, No Buckle Variety, Obv: the value in Persian encircled by a garter, the value in English legend "FANAM" on the garter, all within a complete beaded border, Rev: the value in Telugu in one lines within by a ribbon containing the value in Tamil, whose ends are separated by a star, all within a complete beaded border,0.90g, 11.84mm, (Stevens # 3.274 ), almost uncirculated, Rare.
Starting price: 6000 INR... | 24 Feb 2024 | 8,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 418
Madras Presidency, Silver 5 Fanams, 1st Issue,1807, Obv: Persian legend "Panj Falam" within a plain circle and surrounded English legend "FIVE FANAMS" within a plain border, Rev: Telegu legend "Aedu Rukalu" in two lines within a plain circle, Tamil legend "Anacu Panam" around, all within a plain border, 4.80g, 16.60mm, (Stevens # 3.65), toned, about extremely fine, Very Rare. Note: The Tamil letter 'Na of Panam' is artistically inscribed in a ... | 24 Feb 2024 | 35,000 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 556, Lot 850
INDIA, Medieval (Southern Deccan). Gangas of Talakad (Western Gangas). Uncertain ruler. Circa 1080-1138. AV Fanam (5.5mm, 0.40 g). Caparisoned elephant standing right; bu in Kannada above / Floral scroll. Ganesh & Girijapathy, Karnataka, 13; Mitchiner, South I 195-6; MNI 703. Toned. Near EF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 21 Feb 2024 | 500 USD | |
Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 58, Lot 39
Japan: 2 Shu Gold-Barrenmünze 1832-1858, dabei noch zwei kleine goldene nicht näher bestimmte Fanam Münzen. Lot 3 Stück.
[taxed under margin system]
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 19 Feb 2024 | 80 EUR | |
Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Europe s.r.o. - E-Auction 112, Lot 84
India Mysore 1 Fanam 1799 - 1868 (ND)
C# 212, N# 50631; Gold 0.38 g; Kanthirava Type; UNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 10 Feb 2024 | 144 EUR | |
Ginza Coins - Mail Bid Sale 116, Lot 713
India, Mysore gold Fanam ND(1638-62) FR-1338 PCGS(MS64),
，Cochin gold Fanam ND(1795-1850) FR-1504 PCGS(MS63). Tatal; 2 coins item. | UNC(2)
Starting price: 20000 JPY... | 10 Feb 2024 | 86,000 JPY | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 288, Lot 840
World Coins from Various Properties
India, Post-Gupta, VIJAYANAGAR, Krishna Devaraya (1509-29), Half-Pagoda, 1.69g/2h (Mitchiner NIC 899); together with South Indian base gold Fanams (3) [4]. Very fine £80-£100
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Provenance: D.L.F. Sealy Collection... | 6 Feb 2024 | 140 GBP | |
Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak - Auction 22, Lot 8286
India, Cochin, Fanam (1795-1850)
Złoto, średnica 8 mm, waga 0,39 g.
Grade: XF
Starting price: 26 EUR... | 1 Feb 2024 | 55 EUR | |
Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 48, Lot 1909
BIJAPUR: Sikandar Adil Shah, 1672-1688, AV fanam (0.35g), AH1087 (frozen date), G-BJ41, legends sikandar // sultan 1087, crude VF, RR.
Estimate: 100-150 USD
Starting price: 85 USD... | 18 Jan 2024 | 160 USD | |
Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 48, Lot 1989
MADRAS PRESIDENCY: AR 2 fanams (1.81g), ND (1808-1812), Stv-3.242/267, KM-350, denomination in 4 languages, VF.
Estimate: 100-150 USD
Starting price: 85 USD... | 18 Jan 2024 | 85 USD | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Online Auction 2401, Lot 5202
Denmark
Tranquebar
Tranquebar, small lot containing various indeterminate kas coins as well as UBJ 208 and 223 and India, Mysore, 1 Fanam in gold, in total 7 pcs
Starting price: 400 DKK... | 7 Jan 2024 | 800 DKK | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 42, Lot 86
Shilaharas of Kolhapur (Feudatories of Chalukyas of Kalyana) (10-12 Century CE), Gold Fanam (U Shaped), Obv: three punches consisting of a Garuda running to the right in the exergue, Kannada letter "Ude" on the right arm and legend "Kara" on the left arm, Rev: uniface, 0.6g, 7.4x10.9mm, (Mitch. K&A # 249), about extremely fine, Very Rare.
Note: 'Udekara' most likely refers to the invocation of the goddess Mahalakshmi at Kolhapur.
Starting price: 25000 INR... | 7 Jan 2024 | 30,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 42, Lot 87
Kakatiya Dynasty, Southern India, Rajula Reddy, Gold ½ Fanam, Obv: a mythical lion (Sardula) standing on a platform to right with facing backward with its tail curled against its back, Rev: traces of Nagari legends, 0.19g, 8.66mm, (Unlisted & Unpublished), almost complete details visible, about extremely fine, Rare.
Starting price: 8000 INR... | 7 Jan 2024 | 100,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 42, Lot 173
Shah Alam II (Ali Gohar Shah) (AH 1174-1221/1759-1806 AD), Gold ½ Fanam, AH (11)77, Obv: Persian legend "Gohar Shah" with Hijri year (11)77, Rev: Uniface, 0.19g, 6.50mm, UNC.
Note: Coins featuring the title 'Ali Gohar Shah,' a designation Shah Alam II adopted as a Prince, are typically associated with Maratha issues.
Starting price: 12000 INR... | 7 Jan 2024 | 22,000 INR | |
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Marudhar Arts - Auction 42, Lot 177
Nawabs of Cuddappah, Karpa /Cuddappah /Kharpa Mint, Gold ½ Fanam, 9 RY, In the name of Shah Alam II (Shah Ali Gohar), Obv: Persian legend "Shah Ali Gohar Ghazi" with star mark and numeral 9, Rev: Persian legend 'Karpa' within a dotted border,0.22g, 6.50mm, AU-UNC, Rare in this grade.
Starting price: 8000 INR... | 7 Jan 2024 | 18,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 42, Lot 182
Mysore Kingdom, Haidar Ali (AH 1174-1197/1761-1782 AD), Gold ½ Fanam, AH 1187, Obv: Persian letter 'Ha' within dotted circle, Rev: Persian legend 'Sana 1189', 0.21g, 6.02mm, (Herrli # 10.01.01), UNC, Scarce.
Starting price: 5000 INR... | 7 Jan 2024 | 13,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 42, Lot 187
Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan (AH 1197-1213 /1782-1799 AD), Kalikut Mint, Gold Fanam, AM 1215 (1786 AD), Maludi Era, Obv: Persian letter "Ha" within a circle and dotted border, Rev: Persian legend "zarb Kalikut" & "1215 year" within a circle, 0.38g, 7.38mm, (KM # 78), about extremely fine,Very Scarce.
Starting price: 5000 INR... | 7 Jan 2024 | 21,500 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 42, Lot 188
Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan (AH 1197-1213 /1782-1799 AD), Patan (Seringpatan) Mint, Gold Fanam, Mauludi era, AM 1218 (1789 AD), Obv: Persian legend "Ha" in a dotted circle, Rev: Persian legend "zarb Patan" & AM date above, 0.4g, 6.55mm, (KM # 128.1), almost uncirculated, Scarce.
Starting price: 4000 INR... | 7 Jan 2024 | Unsold | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 42, Lot 189
Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan (AH 1197-1213 /1782-1799 AD), Patan (Seringpatan) Mint, Gold Fanam, Mauludi Era, AM 1218 (1789 AD), Obv: Persian legend "Ha" in a dotted circle, Rev: Persian legend "zarb Patan" & AM date above,0.4g, 7.21mm, (KM # 128.1), about very fine, Scarce.
Starting price: 4000 INR... | 7 Jan 2024 | 4,000 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 42, Lot 249
Travancore, Bala Rama Varma II (ME 1101-1107/1924-1931 AD), Silver Fanam, ME 1112, Obv: a conch-shell (shanka) encircled by a wreath, Rev: value & ruler's name, 1.5g, 15.48mm, (KM # 65), Uncirculated, Rare in this grade.
Starting price: 4000 INR... | 7 Jan 2024 | 4,500 INR | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 42, Lot 250
Travancore, Bala Rama Varma II (ME 1101-1107/1924-1931 AD), Silver Fanam, ME 1112, Obv: a conch-shell (shanka) encircled by a wreath, Rev: value & ruler's name, 1.4g, 15.67mm, (KM # 65), Uncirculated, Rare.
Starting price: 6000 INR... | 7 Jan 2024 | Unsold | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 42, Lot 253
Travancore, Gold Kaliyan Fanam (an abbreviation of Kaliyugaraman Panam), Obv: stylized depiction of Vishnupadam with a chakram and two pellets, Rev: 12 pellets, lines, and a dot below, 0.36g, 8.23mm, UNC, Rare.
Starting price: 5000 INR... | 7 Jan 2024 | 11,000 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 231
Kadambas of Hangal - uninscribed and unattributed gold fanam, c.11th-12th century, 0.38g. Obv: Hanuman seated in profile holding his tail. Rev: Ankusha symbol with Kannada letters Rasa to left. Extremely fine, Rare. Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000... | 23 Dec 2023 | 22,000 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 233
Chalukyas of Kalyana - uninscribed and unattributed gold are haga or ½ fanam, c.10th-11th century AD, unpublished in MCSI, 0.16g. Obv: stylized representation of Peacock (Navilu) facing left in profile. Rev: stylized eight-petalled lotus. Good Very fine, Very rare. Estimate: 10,000 - 12,000
Footnote: Chalukya inscriptions, like the Kudatini inscription of King Tribhuvanamalla, mention coins named Navilachchina Pon or Hons with 'peacock motif'. It is possible that this is a smaller fraction of... | 23 Dec 2023 | 10,000 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 247
Banas of Madurai, gold fanam of Samarakolakalan (1469 AD), similar to K. Ganesh 8.2, 0.40g. Obv: A stylized Garuda running to right. Rev: A stylized lion design popularly known as 'Kali'. Extremely fine, Rare. Estimate: 8,000 - 10,000... | 23 Dec 2023 | 16,000 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 253
Nayakas of Jinji/Vallore region, gold fanam with 'Rama Rau' legend, 0.37g. Obv: 'Kali' design. Rev: Devanagari legend Rama Rau. Extremely fine, Very scarce. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,000
Footnote: The legend originates in Ranga Rayalu and degenerates to resemble Rama Rau on this coin.... | 23 Dec 2023 | 5,600 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 258
Vijayanagar Empire, late phase as Kings of Chandragiri/Penukonda, gold fanam, feudatory issue in the name of Venkatapati R aya, (c.1600-1700 AD), not listed in MCSI, 0.35g. Obv: Vadakkalai Nāmam (Vaishnavite symbol) on a pedestal, flanked by Sankha and Chakra. Rev: Legend ...pati Raya in two lines. Extremely fine, Rare. Estimate: 10,000 - 12,000... | 23 Dec 2023 | 18,000 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 259
Vijayanagar Empire, late phase as Kings of Chandragiri/Penukonda, gold fanam, feudatory issue in the name of Venkateshwara, (c.1600-1700 AD), not listed in MCSI, 0.33g. Obv: Vadakkalai Nāmam (Vaishnavite symbol) on a pedestal, flanked by Sankha and Chakra. Rev: Legend Shri Venka/teswara in two lines. Extremely fine, Rare. Estimate: 10,000 - 12,000... | 23 Dec 2023 | 14,000 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 261
Kingdom of Mysore, Kanthirava Narasa Raya (1638-1662 AD), gold fanam (5), MCSI-I 910-911, 0.38g. Obv: Narasimha seated in Yogabandha posture. Rev: Crude devanagri legend Shri Kanthi Rava in three lines. Extremely fine, Scarce. Estimate: 9,000 - 10,000... | 23 Dec 2023 | 17,000 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 517
Farrukhsiyar (1713-1719 AD), gold ½ fanam, Karpa mint, RY 8, unlisted in KM, 0.18g. Extremely fine, Rare. Estimate: 7,000 - 8,000... | 23 Dec 2023 | 15,000 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 553
Nawabs of Arcot - Dost Ali Khan (1732-1740), gold 1/3 mohur or 5 Rupees, in the name of Muhammad Shah, mint-name Arkat, RY 2X, not listed in KM, 3.84g. Extremely fine, Rare. Estimate: 70,000 - 90,000
Footnote: This coin was perhaps struck as a 'bridging denomination' between the North Indian Rupee-Mohur system and the South Indian Fanam Hoan/Pagoda system. 1/3rd Mohur weighed close to a Hoan in the South Indian system.... | 23 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 618
Maratha Confederacy, Ghorpade Chiefs of Gooty - anonymous gold fanam attributed to Murar Rao Ghorpade (1750 -1775 AD), struck at Venkatagiri, MCSI-1117, 0.37g. Obv: Five hooded serpent, symbolizing Subbaraya, the patron deity of the Ghorpade Family. Rev: Devanagari legend ...Venka/ta Giri in two lines. Extremely fine, Rare. Estimate: 8,000 - 10,000... | 23 Dec 2023 | 11,000 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 624
Mysore, Tipu Sultan (1782-1799 AD), gold fanam (2), 1x Kalikat mint, AH 1199, KM 78, 0.39g and 1x Pattan mint, AM 1281, KM 128.1, 0.35g. (2 coins) Extremely fine, Very scarce. Estimate: 5,000 - 6,000... | 23 Dec 2023 | 5,500 INR | |
Classical Numismatic Gallery - Auction 46, Lot 772
Pondicherry mint, silver fanam, ND (1760), KM 44, 1.56g. Obv: Pearled crown (different style). Rev: 5 fleur de-lis. Extremely fine, Rare. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000... | 23 Dec 2023 | 7,500 INR | |
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Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 20
Medieval Bharat : Ceylon Chola
Ceylon Chola, Gold Fanam, 0.52g, Obv: King standing facing to right, holding sankh and altar on right, Rev: Devnagari legend "Darak" (Mitch# K&A 315). Extremely fine+.
Estimate: 10000-12000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 28
Medieval Bharat : Kadambas
Kadambas of Hangal, Gold Heavy Fanam, 0.52g, Obv: Lord Hanuman Seated facing right, Rev: Conch- Shanka in centre surrounded by design. About uncirculated.
Estimate: 20000-25000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 21,500 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 29
Medieval Bharat : Kadambas
Kadambas of Hangal, Gold Heavy Fanam, 0.53g, Obv: Lord Hanuman Seated facing right, Rev: Conch- Shanka in centre surrounded by design. About uncirculated.
Estimate: 20000-25000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 21,500 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 30
Medieval Bharat : Kadambas
Kadambas of Goa, Gold Fanam, 0.37g, Obv: Lion facing left, Rev: Trident. Very fine+, very rare.
Estimate: 15000-20000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 16,000 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 31
Medieval Bharat : Kadambas
Kadambas of Goa, Gold Fanam, 0.52g, Obv: Lion to right, facing backwards, Rev: Floral scroll. Very fine.
Estimate: 4000-5000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 5,500 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 32
Medieval Bharat : Kadambas
Kadambas of Goa, Gold Fanam, 0.52g, Obv: Lion to right, facing backwards, Rev: Floral scroll. Very fine.
Estimate: 4000-5000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 4,300 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 33
Medieval Bharat : Kadambas
Kadambas of Goa, Gold Fanam, 0.52g, Obv: Lion to right, facing backwards, Rev: Floral scroll. Very fine.
Estimate: 4000-5000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 4,300 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 124
Independent Kingdoms : Mysore
Tipu Sultan, Gold Fanam, 0.38g, Kalikut Mint, AH 1200 (KM# 78). Extremely fine.
Estimate: 3000-4000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 3,300 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 125
Independent Kingdoms : Mysore
Tipu Sultan, Gold Fanam, 0.39g, Patan Mint, AM 1217, Persian letter "He" (KM# 128.1). Extremely fine.
Estimate: 3000-4000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 3,000 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 126
Independent Kingdoms : Mysore
Tipu Sultan, Gold Fanam, 0.37g, Patan Mint, AM 1219, Persian letter "He" (KM# 128.1). Extremely fine.
Estimate: 3000-4000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 171
Princely States : Travancore
Silver Fanam (3), Bala Rama Varma (2), 1.53g, 1.54g, ME 1116, 1118, Obv: Denomination, Year & Ruler's name, Rev: Conch shell, wreath around (KM# 65) & Rama Varma VI (1), 1.52g, Plain edge, ND, Obv: RV Monogram, within dotted circle, Rev: Conch shell, wreath around (KM# 45). Very fine to extremely fine. 3 coins.
Estimate: 2000-2500 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 6,000 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 278
Medieval Bharat : Chalukyas of Kalyana
Chalukyas of Kalyani, Anonymous, Gold U-shape Fanam, 0.47g, Uniface, Left arm - Kannada letter 'Sri and Elephant goad- Ankusha, Centre Lion with upraised paw facing right, Right arm Kannada letters 'Nisa' (Could be a short form of Nissanka) on obverse. Extremely fine, extremely rare.
Estimate: 30000-40000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 38,000 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 279
Medieval Bharat : Chalukyas of Kalyana
Chalukyas of Kalyani, Anonymous, Gold U-shape Fanam, 0.47g, Uniface, Left arm – unclear Kannada letter and partially visible goad- Ankusha, Centre Lion with upraised paw facing right, Right arm Kannada letter 'Sri' on obverse. Extremely fine, extremely rare.
Estimate: 30000-40000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 30,000 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 280
Medieval Bharat : Chalukyas of Kalyana
Chalukyas of Kalyani / Feudatories, Jayasimha II Jagadeka Malla, Punch Marked Gold 1/2 Fanam, 0.18g, Uniface, Two punches – 1. Stylized lion with upraised paw facing left, 2. Kannada legend Malla on obverse (Not listed in Mitch). Extremely fine.
Estimate: 20000-25000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 21,500 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 281
Medieval Bharat : Chalukyas of Kalyana
Chalukyas of Kalyani / Feudatories, Jayasimha II Jagadeka Malla, Punch Marked Gold 1/2 Fanam, 0.18g, Uniface, Two punches – 1. Stylized lion with upraised paw facing left, 2. Kannada legend Malla on obverse (Not listed in Mitch). Extremely fine, extremely rare.
Estimate: 20000-25000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 21,500 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 282
Medieval Bharat : Chalukyas of Kalyana
Chalukyas of Kalyani / Feudatories, Jayasimha II Jagadeka Malla, Punch Marked Gold 1/2 Fanam, 0.19g, Uniface, two punches – 1. Stylized lion with upraised paw facing left, 2. Kannada legend Malla on obverse (Not listed in Mitch). Very fine.
Estimate: 15000-20000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 283
Medieval Bharat : Chalukyas of Kalyana
Chalukyas of Kalyani / Feudatories, Jayasimha II Jagadeka Malla, Punch Marked Gold 1/2 Fanam, 0.19g, Uniface, Two punches – 1. Stylized lion with upraised paw facing left, 2. Kannada legend Malla on obverse (Not listed in Mitch). About fine.
Estimate: 10000-15000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 296
Medieval Bharat
Eastern Ganga of Orissa, Anonymous and unattributed Gold Fanam, 0.48g, Obv: Nandi seated in couchant posture, facing right. Rev: Letter "Sa" and Numeral "23". Extremely fine, rare.
Estimate: 5000-6000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | 8,500 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 298
Medieval Bharat : Shilaharas
Shilaharas as the Chalukyas feudatory, Anonymous, Gold U-shape Fanam, 0.48g, Uniface, Left arm, Sri in Kannada and some symbol, Centre Lion with upraised paw facing right, Right arm- Kannada letters 'raya' on obverse. Very fine+, extremely rare.
Estimate: 30000-40000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 304
Medieval Bharat : Kadambas
Kadambas of Hangal, Uninscribed Repousse Fabric, Gold 1/2 Fanam, 0.19g, Obv: Two punches of a monkey seated on its haunches in profile, one small and the other large, Rev: Incused impressions of obverse punches (Not listed in Mitch or Ganesh). Very fine, very rare.
Estimate: 25000-30000 INR... | 23 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
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Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 306
Medieval Bharat : Kadambas
Kadambas of Hangal, Uninscribed Gold Heavy Fanam, 0.56g, Obv: Lord Hanuman seated frontal between two whisks (chauris) with head turned to right in a chapetadana posture; sun and moon on either side, Rev: 'Dhananjaya' or right-handed Shankha, a well-known symbol for wealth, within a lotus-shaped border (Not listed in Mitch or Ganesh). About extremely fine, extremely rare.
The type of the Fanam corresponds to Gadyanas of the same type with Kannada legend Nakara.
Es... | 23 Dec 2023 | 50,000 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 307
Medieval Bharat : Kadambas
Kadambas of Hangal, Uninscribed 'U'-shaped Gold Fanam, 0.38g, Obv: On extremities retrospect ant roaring Lion, Rev: On extremities floral scroll (Not listed in Ganesh or Mitch). Very fine+, extremely rare.
The attribution of this coin to the Kadambas of Hangal is on the basis that it bears motifs which match closely to the full Gadyanas with retrospectant lion with an inscription 'Toyima' below. The methid of manufacture of this coin is unique – a gold wire is twiste... | 23 Dec 2023 | 40,000 INR | |
Oswal Auctions - Auction 101, Lot 326
Medieval Bharat : Hoysalas
Hoysalas of Dwarasamudra, Vishnuvardhana- Bittiga, Uninscribed Gold Heavy Fanam, 0.57g, Uniface, a demonic face, usually seen above the main door of a temple or as cardinal high point of a Prabha behind an icon, known as Kirttimukha on obverse (Not listed in Mitch or Ganesh). Extremely fine, extremely rare.
The attribution of this rare type of fanam to the Hoysalas is based on the fact that exactly the same Kirttimukha motif is seen on gold gadyanas of Bittiga with t... | 23 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd. - E-Sale 115, Lot 1479
India, British Colonial. Madras Presidency AR 2 Fanam. Madras mint, 1764-1807. Vishnu facing / Interlocked 'C's monogram. KM 308. 1.88g, 9mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 21 Dec 2023 | 45 GBP | |
Auctiones GmbH - eAuction 82, Lot 614
India AV Fanam
India. AV Fanam n.d. (0.31 g).
Extremely fine.
Starting price: 20 CHF... | 17 Dec 2023 | 20 CHF | |
Áureo & Calicó - Auction 422, Lot 3327
India. Travancore. 1 fanam Vira raya. Lote de 2 monedas, probablemente imitaciones modernas. AU. EBC.
Estimate: 40 EUR... | 12 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Taisei - Mail Bid Sale 86, Lot 826
India. NGC MS62. Gold. Fanam. Princely State of Cochin Gold Fanam ND (1795-1850) . AU
Starting price: 5000 JPY... | 10 Dec 2023 | 16,000 JPY | |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. - Auction 157, Lot 1301
INDIA, lot of 3 gold fanams: Coorg (2), Mysore. SAC 20 and 212.
Very Fine - Extremely Fine
Very Fine - Extremely Fine
Estimate: 100 EUR... | 8 Dec 2023 | 110 EUR | |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. - Auction 157, Lot 1308
INDIA (BRITISH), MADRAS PRESIDENCY, East India Company, AR 5 fanams, n.d. (1807-1818). K.M. 351.
Very Fine
Very Fine
Estimate: 100 EUR... | 8 Dec 2023 | 260 EUR | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - December 2023 World CCO Auction, Lot 31228
INDIA. Travancore. Fanam, ND (1911). Birmingham (Heaton) Mint. Rama Varma VI (Under George V as Emperor). PCGS MS-65.
KM-45.
Estimate: $100 - $200... | 7 Dec 2023 | 240 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - December 2023 World CCO Auction, Lot 31229
INDIA. Cochin. Duo of Gold Fanams (2 Pieces), ND (1567-1868). Both NGC MS-66 Certified.
Weights: 0.37 gms each.
Estimate: $75 - $150... | 7 Dec 2023 | 160 USD | |
Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag - Auction 40, Lot 393
31 Stücke: INDIEN, diverse Gold-Fanams. zus. 10,3 g
vorzüglich
Estimate: 400 EUR... | 6 Dec 2023 | 1,900 EUR | |
Spink - Auction 23127, Lot 9601
(x) South India, Karnataka, late Hoysala/early Vijayanagar (c. 10-17th century), gold Viraraya Fanam, lion (sardula) standing right, under crescent, rev. stylised Viraraya design, 0.38g (Mitchiner, Southern India, Part 1, 324; Krishna (MAR 1929) pl. 9, nos. 8-10), good very fine; Copper Unit, 1.37g, elephant, rev. ornamental floral scroll, (cf. Mitch, Karnataka 200), about very fine; Nayaks of Chitradurga, (c. 1565-1779) gold Viraraya Fanam (6), crescent now tall and lion narrow, rev. Viraraya... | 28 Nov 2023 | 120 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 23127, Lot 9607
(x) South India, Malabar/Sri Lanka (c. 16th-18th century), gold Viraraya Fanams (20), stylised lion / 'viraraya symbol' rev. figure derived from a standing boar (Codrington 168), clearly struck and mostly well centred, good very fine to extremely fine (20).
A Gentleman's Collection of Sri Lankan Coins - Part III
This type of fanam was also produced in Kandy and used in Sri Lanka.
Estimate: £300 - £350... | 28 Nov 2023 | 300 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 23127, Lot 9608
(x) South India, Malabar/Sri Lanka (c. 16th-18th century), gold Viraraya Fanams (20), stylised lion / 'viraraya symbol' rev. figure derived from a standing boar (Codrington 168), pleasingly struck and mostly well centred, some lustrous, very fine to extremely fine (20).
A Gentleman's Collection of Sri Lankan Coins - Part III
This type of fanam was also produced in Kandy and used in Sri Lanka.
Estimate: £300 - £350... | 28 Nov 2023 | 300 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 23127, Lot 9609
(x) South India, Malabar/Sri Lanka (c. 16th-18th century), gold Viraraya Fanams (20), stylised lion / 'viraraya symbol' rev. figure derived from a standing boar (Codrington 168), pleasingly struck and mostly well centred, some lustrous, extremely fine to extremely fine (20).
A Gentleman's Collection of Sri Lankan Coins - Part III
This type of fanam was also produced in Kandy and used in Sri Lanka.
Estimate: £300 - £350... | 28 Nov 2023 | 290 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 23127, Lot 9610
(x) South India, Malabar/Sri Lanka (c. 16th-18th century), gold Viraraya Fanams (20), stylised lion / 'viraraya symbol' rev. figure derived from a standing boar (Codrington 168), pleasingly struck and mostly well centred, some lustrous, extremely fine to extremely fine (20).
A Gentleman's Collection of Sri Lankan Coins - Part III
This type of fanam was also produced in Kandy and used in Sri Lanka.
Estimate: £300 - £350... | 28 Nov 2023 | 280 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 23127, Lot 9611
(x) South India, Malabar/Sri Lanka (c. 16th-18th century), gold Viraraya Fanams (20), stylised lion / 'viraraya symbol' rev. figure derived from a standing boar (Codrington 168), some with darker burnished fields, yet pleasingly struck and mostly well centred, some lustrous, extremely fine to extremely fine (20).
A Gentleman's Collection of Sri Lankan Coins - Part III
This type of fanam was also produced in Kandy and used in Sri Lanka.
Estimate: £300 - £350... | 28 Nov 2023 | 270 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 23127, Lot 9612
(x) South India, Malabar/Sri Lanka (c. 16th-18th century), gold Viraraya Fanams (20), stylised lion / 'viraraya symbol' rev. figure derived from a standing boar (Codrington 168), some with slight deposits in fields, pleasingly struck and mostly well centred, some lustrous, extremely fine to extremely fine (20).
A Gentleman's Collection of Sri Lankan Coins - Part III
This type of fanam was also produced in Kandy and used in Sri Lanka.
Estimate: £300 - £350... | 28 Nov 2023 | 280 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 23127, Lot 9613
(x) South India, Malabar/Sri Lanka (c. 16th-18th century), gold Viraraya Fanams (14), stylised lion / 'viraraya symbol' rev. figure derived from a standing boar (Codrington 168), some slight deposits in fields, pleasingly struck and mostly well centred, showing gradual adaptation of design over time, extremely fine to extremely fine (14).
A Gentleman's Collection of Sri Lankan Coins - Part III
This type of fanam was also produced in Kandy and used in Sri Lanka.
Estimate: £250 - £280... | 28 Nov 2023 | 200 GBP | |
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Spink - Auction 23127, Lot 9614
(x) Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Kingdom of Kandy (c. 1550-1765), silver Fanams (9), similar in design to Viraraya fanams of south India (cf. Codrington, p.175, 168), generally little circulated, extremely fine (9).
A Gentleman's Collection of Sri Lankan Coins - Part III
Codrington describes these as "Sinhala panama, struck by the king. The metal is silver, often very base, and sometimes hardly distinguishable from copper; a few show a slight admixture of gold, from which it may be inferred that this ... | 28 Nov 2023 | 75 GBP | |
