The Puddester Collection (Part II)

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, silver Half-Rupee, 1925, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, very feint b.m. [Bertram Mackennal] on truncation, elephant on decoration, george v king emperor, rev. half rupee india and date, hasht ana [Eight Annas] surrounded by ornate scroll containing rose, thistle and shamrock, lotus flowers above and below, edge grained, 5.84g/12h (Prid. 328 [Sale, lot 145]; SW 8.105; KM. 522; cf. Fore III, 2352). Brilliant mint state, an early strike, reverse proof-like, most attractive £150-£200

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

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Bt 1984.

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