The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Reformation 1807-18, Madras minting, copper 40 Cash, 1807-8 issue, type A/II, in chahal kas ast [This is forty cash], single plain line, xl · cash below, rev. idi nalabhai kasulu idu naipadu kasu [This is forty cash], Tamil and Telugu legends divided by single pellet, first Tamil letter correct, centre letters squared, four large letters on lowest line, 19.26g/12h (Prid. 217 [Sale, lot 393]; Stevens 3.276; KM. 331.1). Very fine, reverse better but with trace of verdigris below last line of inscription, patinated, rare [certified and graded NGC AU Details: Rev. Spot Removed] £300-£400

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

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Robert Senior (Glastonbury, UK) FPL 4, Winter 1982 (274)
Bt R.C. Senior February 1983.

Owner’s ticket