The Puddester Collection

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, bronze Half-Pice (3), 1932, 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, 2.47g/12h (Prid. 765 [Sale, lot 173]; SW 8.520; KM. 510); 1935, Calcutta, similar, edge plain, 2.45g/12h (Prid. 768 [Sale, lot 173]; SW 8.526; KM. 510); 1936 [1936-8], Calcutta, similar, edge plain, 2.42g/12h (Prid. 769 [Sale, lot 173]; SW 8.528; KM. 510) [3]. First brilliant mint state, full original colour, others virtually as struck, considerable original colour £60-£80

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

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First and second D. Fore Collection, Part III, Baldwin Auction 84 (London), 25-6 September 2013, lot 2165 (part)
Third bt 1986.

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