The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, original silver Proof Quarter-Rupee, 1911, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, elephant on decoration resembles a pig, george v king emperor, rev. 1/4 rupee india and date, chahar ana [Four Annas] surrounded by ornate scroll containing rose, thistle and shamrock, lotus flowers above and below, edge grained, 2.91g/12h (Prid. p.194 [not in Sale]; SW 8.137; KM. 517). Brilliant and virtually as struck, extremely rare, very few original Proofs known [previously certified and graded PCGS PR 64] £2,000-£2,600

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 563, label.

Owner’s ticket and PCGS label (391966.64).

These original proofs were only issued in the proof set of that year