The Uniform Coinage of India, East India Company, William IV, original silver Proof Rupee, 1835, type E/I, Bombay, bust left, plain truncation, william iiii , king ., rev. one rupee, yek rupiya surrounded by laurel wreath with space at ends, extra berry and bud, east india company around, date below with stop to right, wreath distant to n of company, edge grained, 11.70g/12h (Prid. 41 [Sale, lot 23, this coin]; SW 1.48; KM. 450.1). Minor surface marks on obverse and with two small nicks by King’s mouth, extremely fine, reverse brilliant and with attractive tone, extremely rare £1,500-£2,000

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 23, ticket.

Owner’s envelope and record card