The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Benares Mint: Third phase, copper Trisul Pice (2), in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1228h, frozen yr 37 [1827-9], type 3, sanah julus 37 shah alam badshah [the 37th year of the emperor Shah ‘Alam], revs. yek pai sikka/yek pai sikka [one pai sikka], crossbar on trisul, 21mm, 6.27g/12h, 6.25g/12h (Prid. 312 [Sale, lot 654]; Stevens 7.190; KM. 30) [2]. First about extremely fine but a hint of verdigris on lower reverse, second very fine £30-£40

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

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First K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 650 (part), ticket.

First with owner’s ticket