The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Reformation 1807-18, Madras minting, copper 10 Cash, 1807-8 issue, type A/I, in dah kas ast [This is ten cash], single plain line of double thickness, x · cash below, rev. idi padi kasulu idu pattu kasu [This is ten cash], Tamil and Telugu legends undivided, first Tamil letter correct, 4.84g/12h (Prid. 226 [Sale, lot 397]; Stevens 3.314, this coin cited; Stevens website image 420c, this coin; KM. 326). A trifle weak at top, otherwise extremely fine and attractively patinated, extremely rare in this condition [certified and graded NGC MS 63 BN] £500-£700

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

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 397 (part), ticket
K. Wilford Collection, Baldwin Argentum Auction (London), 6 June 2009, lot 83, ticket.

Owner’s ticket