The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Northern Circars: European style coinages, Soho, gilt-copper Proof Half-Dub or Ninety-Sixth Rupee, 1797, arms and supporters, united east india co on scroll, ns normal, lion supporters full face, auspicio regis et senatus angliæ [By the authority of the King and Parliament of England] around and distant from sunken panel below, 96 to one rupee, rev. balemark, united east india company around, edge english united east india company, 6.84g/6h (Prid. 325 [Sale, lot 431]; Stevens 5.190; KM. 397b). Brilliant and practically as struck, most attractive, rare [certified and graded NGC PF 64 Cameo] £800-£1,000

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

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Advertised in World Coin News, 3 October 1978, p.29
Bt L.H. Collins (Waco, TX) January 1979, ticket