The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, cupro-nickel lozenge-shaped 2 Annas (3), 1928, 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, 5.77g/12h (Prid. 888 [Sale, lot 182, this coin]; SW 8.252; KM. 516); 1929, Calcutta, similar, edge plain, 5.79g/12h (Prid. 889 [Sale, lot 182, this coin]; SW 8.256; KM. 516); 1930, Calcutta, similar, edge plain, 5.86g/12h (Prid. 890 [Sale, lot 182, this coin]; SW 8.258; KM. 516) [3]. First extremely fine, others good very fine £70-£90

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

View
Collection

F. Pridmore Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction (London), 17 October 1983, lot 182 (part) [second acquired 1959, third acquired 1961], tickets
Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 317 (part).

Owner’s envelopes