The Puddester Collection (Part II)

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, Victoria, copper Half-Anna, 1862 [1864-6], type A/I, Bombay, crowned and robed bust left, victoria queen, 4.5 panels in jabot, no v on bodice, rev. half anna above india and date, all within scroll-like wreath of Indian flora, date with sloping 1 and 2 with short base, 30.5mm, edge plain, 12.60g/12h (Prid. 578 [Sale, lot 160]; SW 4.158; KM. 468; cf. Album 30, 2629). Virtually as struck with proof-like surfaces and much original colour, attractive and rare £900-£1,200

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

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Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 305.

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