The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Reformation 1807-18, Madras minting, silver Half-Rupee, 1807-12 issue, Arkat, sikka mubarak badshah ghazi aziz-ul-din muhammad alamgir [The auspicious coin of the victorious emperor chosen of the faith of Muhammad Alamgir], frozen date 1172h above, pellet privy mark in top line of legend, rev. zarb arkat sanat 6 julus maimanat manus [Struck at Arkat in the 6th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], edge grained right, 5.98g/12h (Prid. 248 [Sale, lot 409]; Stevens 3.348; KM. 401). Very fine and toned, very rare [certified and graded NGC XF 45] £400-£500

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

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K. Wiggins (Crowborough, UK) Collection
K. Wilford Collection, Baldwin Argentum Auction (London), 6 June 2009, lot 55, ticket.

Owner’s ticket