The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Reformation 1807-18, Madras minting, copper 40 Cash, 1807-8 issue, type C/III, in chahal kas ast [This is forty cash], central ornament flanked by three pellets and a short line either side, xl · cash below, rev. idi nalabhai kasulu idu naipadu kasu [This is forty cash], Tamil and Telugu legends undivided, first Tamil letter modified, one centre letter rounded, four large letters on lowest line, 19.36g/12h (Prid. 218 [Sale, lot 394]; Stevens 3.285; KM. 331.2). Very fine, scarce [certified and graded NGC AU 53 BN] £300-£400

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

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 394 (part), ticket
Bt Spink (London) February 1983.

Owner’s ticket