The Puddester Collection (Part II)

The Uniform Coinage of India, East India Company, Victoria, original copper Proof Quarter-Anna, 1858 [1859-62], by R. Heaton & Sons (Birmingham), arms and supporters, ausp : reg : & sen : ang : on riband, date above in line with ribbon, rev. yek pai one quarter anna within wreath with double leaf tips at top, east india company around, edge plain, 6.48g/6h (Prid. 155 [not in Sale]; SW 3.81; KM. 463.2; cf. Fore I, 173; cf. DNW 170, 439). Extremely fine, obverse with a hint of original colour, very rare [previously certified and graded PCGS PR 63 BN but incorrectly labelled as Pr. 157] £600-£800

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

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‘Diana’ Collection, Baldwin Auction 54 (London), 6 May 2008, lot 305, recté Pr. 155, label.

Owner’s ticket and incorrect PCGS label (392163.63)