The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, cupro-nickel lozenge-shaped 2 Annas (4), 1918, Bombay, 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, pellet below, edge plain, 5.85g/12h (Prid. 894 [Sale, lot 182]; SW 8.223; KM. 516); 1923, Bombay, similar, edge plain, 5.82g/12h (Prid. 896 [Sale, lot 182, this coin]; SW 8.234; KM. 516); 1924, Bombay, similar, edge plain, 5.83g/12h (Prid. 897 [Sale, lot 182, this coin]; SW 8.238; KM. 516); 1925, Bombay, similar, edge plain, 5.78g/12h (Prid. 898 [Sale, lot 182, this coin]; SW 8.242; KM. 516) [4]. First with verdigris spot on reverse rim, otherwise practically mint state, last good fine, others very fine
£60-£80

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

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Second, third and fourth F. Pridmore Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction (London), 17 October 1983, lot 182 (part) [second and third acquired 1962, fourth acquired 1961], tickets; Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 318 (part).

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