The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Reformation 1807-18, silver Five Fanams, second issue, type J/I, five fanams around panj falam [Five fanams], partly-shaded oval buckle with cross tongue, rev. anacu panam [Five fanams] in centre, aedu rukalu [Five fanams] around, Tamil legend facing inwards, star at top, edge grained right, 4.68g/12h (Prid. 180 [Sale, lots 378-9]; Stevens 3.229; KM. 351). Good very fine, irregular dark tone [certified and graded NGC AU 50] £150-£180

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

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P.J.E. Stevens Collection, Baldwin Argentum Auction (London), 3 November 2012, lot 270.

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