The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, cupro-nickel lozenge-shaped 2 Annas, 1918, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left dividing date, elephant on decoration, george v king emperor, lotus flower above, india below, rev. 2 annas within double-lined rectangle, rendu anālu do aane bē ānā du'i ānā around, edge plain, 5.81g/12h (Prid. 880 [Sale, lot 182, this coin]; SW 8.220; KM. 516; cf. Fore III, 2233). Tiny spot on inner circle on obverse, otherwise brilliant mint state £60-£80

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

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction (London), 17 October 1983, lot 182 (part) [acquired 1959], ticket
Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 317 (part).

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