Nepal, Lichhavi Period, ca. 576-700, a group lot of 8 copper coins and tokens, including AE 26, a unit c. 576-605, RCV (The Coinage of Nepal, A.1 #1; MNI 197), obv. lion with raised paw to left with legend 'Sri Mananka' above, rev. goddess Lakshmi on lotus facing with legend 'Shri Bhogini' (illustrated); another smaller similar; another of Narendradeva (641-680 A.D.), Pashupati type, AE 21, a unit, obv. bull standing right, rev. sun (RGV 96) (illustrrated); other similar but smaller examples (5); modern era of Nepal including silver 10 rupees 1968 FAO (KM.794) and 25 rupees Virendra Coronation, (KM.838); miscellaneous base metal issues (8) c.1955-1978. Very good - good very fine, several rare. (18)
Ex Gary McCue Collection.