The Puddester Collection (Part II)

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period: Princely States, BIKANIR, Victoria [Ganga Singh (1887-1943)], original copper Proof Half-Pice, 1894 [1894-5], Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, victoria empress, rev. 1/2 pice above india and date, bikanir state divided by fly-whisks, edge plain, 3.26g/12h (Prid. 1012 [Sale, lot 187]; Stevens website BK 136; KM. 70; cf. Fore II, 975). Two spots on reverse rim, otherwise brilliant mint state, very rare
£600-£800

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

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Bt “from a British dealer” 1982.

Owner’s envelope