East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: Introduction of Steam, copper Proof Half-Anna [1831-5], half anna above adha ana [half anna], rev. nim ana/adha ana [half anna], crescent mark in centre, edge plain, 12.94g/6h (Prid. 214 [Sale, lot 632]; Stevens 9.30; KM. 59). Has been polished and with some carbon spots, otherwise about extremely fine, rare [certified and graded NGC Proof Details: Cleaned] £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Puddester Collection.

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 632 (part) [in collection by July 1970], ticket
Bt Baldwin (London) July 1990, envelope.

Owner’s ticket and envelope.

Provenance:
F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 632 (part) [in collection by July 1970], ticket
Bt Baldwin (London) July 1990, envelope