The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, bronze Half-Pice (2), 1924, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, elephant on decoration with longer tusks, george v king emperor, rev. 1/2 pice above india and date surrounded by serpentine wreath of vine leaves, edge plain, 2.37g/12h (Prid. 757 [Sale, lot 173]; SW 8.504; KM. 510); 1925, Calcutta, similar, edge plain, 2.42g/12h (Prid. 758 [Sale, lot 173]; SW 8.506; KM. 510) [2]. First brilliant mint state, second with spot on reverse rim at 1 o’clock, otherwise virtually as struck, almost full original colour £70-£90

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

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First D. Fore Collection, Part III, Baldwin Auction 84 (London), 25-6 September 2013, lot 2165 (part)
Second bt 1975.

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