The Uniform Coinage of India, East India Company, William IV, silver Half-Rupee, 1835 [1836-40], type C/III, Calcutta, bust left, f raised [William Forbes] on truncation, william iiii , king ., rev. half rupee, hasht ana surrounded by laurel wreath with 19 berries, east india company around, date below with stop to right, edge grained, 5.87g/12h (Prid. 71 [Sale, lot 32]; SW 1.58; KM. 449.2). An early currency strike, brilliant mint state, most attractive olive tone, an exceptional coin, very rare £1,200-£1,500

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

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Bt R. Weir (Unionville, ONT) February 1988.

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