The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Northern Circars: European style coinages, Soho, copper Half-Dubs or Ninety-Sixth Rupees (2), 1794, arms and supporters, united east india co[m] on scroll, ns normal, lion supporters full face, auspicio regis et senatus angliæ [By the authority of the King and Parliament of England] around, 96 to one rupee, rev. balemark, united east india company around, edge english united east india company, 7.09g/6h (Prid. 319 [Sale, lot 427]; Stevens 5.179; KM. 392); 1797, similar, 6.55g/6h (Prid. 323 [Sale, lot 427]; Stevens 5.186; KM. 397) [2]. First about extremely fine, second good fine but a verdigris spot on obverse £40-£50

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

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First bt J.F. Elmen (Santa Rosa, CA) October 1981
Second gift of Spink (London) May 1980, ticket.

Owner’s tickets