The Uniform Coinage of India, East India Company, William IV, early silver Proof restrike Half-Rupee, 1835 [1836-40], type B/II, Calcutta, bust left, f incuse [William Forbes] on truncation, william iiii , king ., rev. half rupee, hasht ana surrounded by laurel wreath with 20 berries, east india company around, date below with stop to right, edge grained, 5.84g/12h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; SW –; KM. 449.3). Minor hairlines, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, deep olive tone, extremely rare £900-£1,200

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

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K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 747, ticket.

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