East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Early coinages: English design, zinc Double-Pice, 1771, in the name of George III (1174-1235h/1760-1820), large crown, orb dividing g r [Georgius Rex], bonb below, rev. auspicio regis et senatus angliæ [Under the patronage of the King and Parliament of England] and date, scrolled ornaments above and flanking date, 26.49g/12h (Prid. 238 [Sale, lot 510]; Stevens 2.132; KM. 157.1). Extremely fine and one of the best known specimens with the bonb error, very rare [certified and graded NGC MS 62] £800-£1,000

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

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P. Snartt (Bristol, UK) Collection
SNC (London) May 1980 (3855), ticket.

Owner’s ticket