The Puddester Collection (Part II)

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, bronze Half-Pice (2), 1916, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, elephant on decoration with longer tusks, george v king emperor, rev. 1/2 pice above india and date surrounded by serpentine wreath of vine leaves, edge plain, 2.45g/12h (Prid. 749 [Sale, lot 173]; SW 8.398; KM. 510); 1917, Calcutta, similar, edge plain, 2.46g/12h (Prid. 750 [Sale, lot 173]; SW 8.400; KM. 510) [2]. Second with light stain on reverse, otherwise both brilliant and virtually as struck, full original colour £80-£100

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

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D. Fore Collection, Part III, Baldwin Auction 84 (London), 25-6 September 2013, lot 2165 (part).

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