The Puddester Collection

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George VI, cupro-nickel Annas (6), 1938, type I, Bombay, crowned bust left, long trefoils in crown, george vi king emperor, rev. india above 1 anna and date within decorative diamond, eka annā oru annā eka ānā oka ānā in angles, bead below date, edge plain, 3.89g/12h (Prid. 971 [Sale, lot 183, this coin]; SW 9.146; KM. 536); 1939 (2), both type I, Bombay, similar, edges plain, 3.89g/12h, 3.86g/12h (Prid. 972 [Sale, lot 183, first this coin]; SW 9.150; KM. 536); 1940, type II, Bombay, similar, but short trefoils in crown, edge plain, 3.85g/12h (Prid. 974 [Sale, lot 183]; SW 9.159; KM. 537); 1941 (2), both type II, Bombay, similar, but short trefoils in crown, edges plain, 3.88g/12h, 3.87g/12h (Prid. 975 [Sale, lot 183, first this coin]; SW 9.162; KM. 537) [6]. Third brilliant mint state, first very fine, others extremely fine £25-£35

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

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First, second, fourth and fifth F. Pridmore Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction (London), 17 October 1983, lot 183 (part) [first and second acquired 1959, fourth acquired 1960, fifth acquired 1961], tickets; Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 320 (part).

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