The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Later coinages 1812-35, Calcutta minting, silver Proof Quarter-Rupee, 1830-5 issue, ‘Arkat’, sikka badshah alamgir [Money of the emperor Alamgir], frozen date 1172h above, crescent at side, rev. zarb arkat sanat 6 [Struck at Arkat in his 6th year], rose, edge straight-grained, 2.92g/12h (Prid. 273 [Sale, lot 417]; Stevens –; KM. 434). Brilliant FDC, deeply toned, most attractive and extremely rare [certified and graded NGC PF 65] £1,000-£1,500

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

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SNC (London) February 1982 (751), ticket.

Owner’s ticket