The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, silver Half-Rupees (2), both 1936, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, very feint b.m. [Bertram Mackennal] on truncation, elephant on decoration, george v king emperor, revs. half rupee india and date, hasht ana [Eight Annas] surrounded by ornate scroll containing rose, thistle and shamrock, lotus flowers above and below, edges grained, 5.84g/12h, 5.84g/12h (Prid. 335 [Sale, lot 145]; SW 8.125; KM. 522; cf. Fore III, 2354) [2]. First practically as struck, obverse toned, second about extremely fine and toned £60-£80

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

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