East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Early coinages: English design, copper Half-Pice in the name of George II (1727-60), GR type, reduced weight issue [1749], crown dividing [g r, bomb] below, rev. [a]vsp[icio] regis e[t sniat angl[iæ] [Under the patronage of the King and Parliament of England] in four lines, floral ornament above, 2.89g/6h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; Stevens 2.108ff; KM. 173). Fine, very dark patina but error in legend clear, extremely rare £90-£120

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

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