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The Puddester Collection

Robert and Norma Puddester

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№ 693

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9 February 2023

Hammer Price:
£1,000

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Calcutta Mint: Introduction of Steam, silver Proof Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen date 1204h and regnal yr 19 [1830], naming Murshidabad, sikka shah alam badshah [coin of Shah ‘Alam emperor], crescent at left, rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year], toothed borders, edge plain, 3.11g/12h (Prid. 184 [Sale, lot 620]; Stevens 9.13; KM. 117). Virtually as struck, attractive dark tone, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC PF 64] £600-£800

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 620 (part),
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Bt Spink (London) May 1983.

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