The Uniform Coinage of India, East India Company, Victoria, original copper Proof Half-Anna, 1835 [1844+], type C/III, Bombay, arms and supporters, ausp : reg : & sen : ang : on riband, date above, rev. do pai half anna within laurel wreath of 20 berries, east india company around, thin raised border both sides, edge plain, 30mm, 12.87g/12h (Prid. 132 [cf. Sale, lot 41]; SW 1.80; KM. 447.1; cf. Heritage 3044, 30260). Brilliant mint state, considerable original colour, most attractive reflective surfaces, very rare as an original Proof £1,000-£1,500

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

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Robert Senior (Glastonbury, UK) FPL April 1982 (418).

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