The Puddester Collection (Part II)

The Uniform Coinage of India, East India Company, William IV, silver Quarter-Rupee, 1835, type D/II, Bombay, bust left, no initial on neck, william iiii , king ., rev. 1/4 rupee, chahar ana in Persian surrounded by laurel wreath with 20 berries, lozenge-shaped indentation on bow, east india company around, date below with small numerals and no stop to right, edge grained, 2.92g/12h (Prid. 96 [Sale, lot 36]; SW 1.72; KM. 448.3; cf. DNW 170, 283). A superb early currency strike, obverse brilliant with proof-like fields, reverse with weak stalks to berries, attractively toned
£300-£400

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

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Bt R. Weir (Unionville, ONT) February 1988.

Owner’s envelope