The Puddester Collection

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George VI, nickel-brass lozenge-shaped Half-Annas (3), 1944 (2), both Calcutta, crowned bust left, george vi king emperor, revs. · india · above 1/2 anna and date within decorative rectangle, du'i ṭukarā rendu mukkalu bē ṭukadō kaeli dekak [Two Pice] in angles, edges plain, 2.97g/12h, 2.85g/12h (Prid. 985 [Sale, lot 184]; SW 9.203; KM. 534b2); 1945, Calcutta, similar, edge plain, 2.89g/12h (Prid. 986 [Sale, lot 184]; SW 9.205; KM. 534b2); cupro-nickel lozenge-shaped Half-Annas (4), 1946 (2), both (?) Calcutta, similar, edges plain, 2.93g/12h, 2.92g/12h (Prid. 988 [Sale, lot 184]; SW 9.209; KM. 535.2); 1947 (2), both Calcutta, similar, edges plain, 2.92g/12h, 2.90g/12h (Prid. 989 [Sale, lot 184]; SW 9.214; KM. 535.2) [7]. Second, third and fifth brilliant mint state, others very fine and better £20-£30

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

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First, third, fourth and seventh Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 321 (part).

Owner’s envelopes.

Second, third, fifth and seventh only illustrated