The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, Edward VII, original silver Proof or Pattern Rupee, 1903b, Bombay, uncrowned bust right, edward vii king & emperor, rev. one rupee india, yek rupiya flanked by sprays of lotus flowers, crown above with b in relief on upper arm of cross pattée, date below, edge grained, 11.59g/12h (Prid. 197 [Sale, lot 131]; SW 7.22; KM. 508; cf. Fore I, 649). Trifling graze on King’s neck and toning spot behind head, otherwise brilliant and toned, very rare [previously certified and graded PCGS PR 63] £1,500-£2,000

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

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‘Diana’ Collection, Baldwin Auction 54 (London), 6 May 2008, lot 863, label.

Owner’s ticket and PCGS label (391542.63).

The placing of the mint-mark on this coin suggests it could be considered a pattern; the position of the b was subsequently moved to below the cross pattée