East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Early coinages: English design, zinc Double-Pice, 1748, in the name of George II (1139-74h/1727-60), large crown, orb dividing g r [Georgius Rex], bomb below, rev. auspicio regis et senatus angliæ [Under the patronage of the King and Parliament of England] and date, scrolled ornament above, 31.51g/12h (Prid. 236 [Sale, lot 508]; Stevens 2.129; KM. 157.1). Very fine and an exceptionally rare date, no specimens in Snartt survey although he did acquire a specimen later £800-£1,000

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 508
With G.E. Hearn (London)
Bt Spink Australia (Sydney).

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