The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, original silver Proof 2 Annas, 1911, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, george v king emperor around, rev. two annas india and date, do ana surrounded by ornate scroll containing rose, thistle and shamrock, lotus flowers above and below, edge plain, 1.45g/12h (Prid. p.199 [not in Sale]; SW 8.195; KM. 514). Light surface marks in obverse field, otherwise brilliant with superb rich gold tone, extremely rare, very few original Proofs known [previously certified and graded PCGS PR 63] £1,500-£2,000

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 464, label.

Owner’s ticket and PCGS label (392054.63).

See footnote to Lot 1204. These original proofs were only issued in the proof set of that year