East India Company, Madras Presidency, Reformation 1807-18, silver Five Fanams, second issue, type P/II, five · fanams around panj falam [Five fanams], unshaded dotted buckle with cross tongue, rev. anacu panam [Five fanams] in centre, aedu rukalu [Five fanams] around, Tamil legend facing outwards, star at top, 4.70g/12h (Prid. 183a [Sale, lot 380]; Stevens 3.238; KM. 351). Virtually as struck, uneven dark tone but retaining original bloom, large flan, extremely rare and an exceptional example; perhaps once part of a specimen set [certified and graded NGC MS 61] £600-£800

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

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‘Diana’ Collection, Baldwin Auction 54 (London), 6 May 2008, lot 165, ticket.

Owner’s ticket and envelope