The Puddester Collection (Part II)

The Uniform Coinage of India, East India Company, Victoria, original Proof Half-Anna, 1835 [1845+], in silver, type A/I, Calcutta, arms and supporters, ausp : reg : & sen : ang : on riband, date above, rev. do pai half anna within laurel wreath of 20 berries, east india company around, thin raised beaded border both sides, edge grained, 30mm, 11.69g/12h (Prid. 136 [Sale, lot 43, this coin]; SW 1.77; KM. 447.2a; cf. Fore II, 747 [= Baldwin 101, 3457]; cf. Baldwin 83, 5193). Dull surfaces, otherwise virtually as struck, exceptionally rare; very few specimens known
£3,000-£4,000

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

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction (London), 17 October 1983, lot 43 [from Baldwin (London)], ticket.

Owner’s envelope and record card.

XRF analysis shows the metal content as silver 92.53%, copper 6.93%, with trace elements of gold and lead