Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

India, EIC, Victoria, mule Quarter-Rupee, 1840, obv. divided legend, ww on neck, rev. 34 berries in wreath (Stevens/Weir 3.52/2.43; Prid. 105/103; KM. –). Better than extremely fine, very rare £600-800

This reverse is normally found with Pridmore’s so-called ‘Indian head’ with continuous legend. A similar coin in the David Fore Collection, Baldwin Auction 84, lot 2249, fetched £900 hammer