The Puddester Collection (Part II)

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, Victoria, original gold Proof 10 Rupees, 1870, type B, Calcutta, mature crowned and robed bust left, victoria queen, c.m. [Calcutta Mint] in centre of shoulder ornamentation, rev. ten rupees above india and date, all within star and entwined scrollwork, edge grained, 7.76g/12h (Prid. 32 [not in Sale]; SW 4.18; KM. 477; F 1602; cf. Fore I, 703). Trifling hairlines and a some spotting behind bust, otherwise brilliant mint state with fully frosted bust, exceptionally rare as an original Proof £8,000-£10,000

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

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SNC (London) March 1951 (42789)
J.J. Pittman Collection, Part III, David Akers Auction (Chicago IL), 6-8 August 1999, lot 5079, label.

Owner’s envelope