The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, original ‘yellow’ gold Proof 15 Rupees, 1918, Bombay, crowned and robed bust left, b.m. [Bertram Mackennal] on truncation, george v king emperor around, rev. 15 rupees above india and date, all within star and entwined scrollwork, edge grained, 8.00g/12h (Prid. 26 [not in Sale]; SW 8.2, this coin cited; KM. 525; F 1608; cf. Fore III, 2477). Light surface marks in obverse field, otherwise brilliant and extremely rare, especially as an original Proof; no others seen by the cataloguer in commerce £7,000-£9,000

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

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Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 245 [from Spink (London) November 1975].

Owner’s ticket and envelope.

12 struck