The Puddester Collection

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 yrs 1204h, yr 45 [1831-3], naming Farrukhabad, sikka shah alam badshah [coin of Shah ‘Alam emperor], crescent at centre left, rev. zarb farruckabad sanah 45 [struck at Farrukhabad in the 45th year], crescent at top left, edge plain, 17mm, 2.91g/12h (Prid. 332 [Sale, lot 662]; Stevens 9.21; KM. 115). A superb little coin, brilliant FDC, light grey tone, very rare [certified and graded NGC PF 64] £800-£1,000

This item has been graded by NGC and has been awarded grade PF64.

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R.J. Ford (Detroit, MI) Collection
SNC (London) April 1982 (3320), ticket.

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