The Uniform Coinage of India, East India Company, William IV, original silver Proof Rupee, 1835 [1836-40], type D/IV, Calcutta, bust left, f [William Forbes] raised on truncation, william iiii , king ., rev. one rupee, yek rupiya surrounded by laurel wreath with space at ends, no extra berry, east india company around, date below with stop to right, wreath close to n of company, edge grained, 11.69g/12h (Prid. 38 [Sale, lot 22, this coin]; SW 1.43; KM. 450.2; cf. Fore I, 594). Brilliant mint state, attractive deep reflective tone, very rare as an original Proof £2,400-£3,000

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

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction (London), 17 October 1983, lot 22 [acquired March 1971], ticket.

Owner’s envelope and record card