The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, silver Half-Rupee, 1911, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, very feint b.m. [Bertram Mackennal] on truncation, elephant on decoration resembles a pig, george v king emperor, rev. half rupee india and date, hasht ana [Eight Annas] surrounded by ornate scroll containing rose, thistle and shamrock, lotus flowers above and below, edge grained, 5.71g/12h (Prid. 318 [Sale, lot 145]; SW 8.61; KM. 521; cf. Album 36, 1362; cf. Fore III, 2343). Fine, very rare £1,000-£1,500

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

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Owner’s envelope, “Probably the rarest 1911 type coin in any grade”.

See footnote to Lot 1204. Like the rupees of this type, almost all the half-rupees were withdrawn and melted down; most unusually, this example evidently remained in circulation for some time after it was issued

All the coins in this auction are sold in accordance with the opinion stated in the catalogue descriptions. Purchasers are advised that no rescissions of sale will be permitted should a third-party grading service subsequently offer an alternative opinion on any coin to that published by Noonans. Should any coin prove to be a forgery and was NOT described as such, in accordance with the rules of the I.A.P.N., Noonans will refund the full purchase price.