The Puddester Collection (Part II)

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, bronze Half-Pice, 1912, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, elephant on decoration with longer tusks, george v king emperor, rev. 1/2 pice above india and date surrounded by serpentine wreath of vine leaves, edge plain, 2.45g/12h (Prid. 745 [Sale, lot 173]; SW 8.390; KM. 510; cf. Fore III, 2165). Tiny spot above second g in george, otherwise brilliant mint state, full original colour
£50-£70

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

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Bt 1984.

Owner’s envelope, “George V 1/2 Pice are all low mintage and are all hard to get in decent condition but this is not reflected in the S&W values”