The Uniform Coinage of India, East India Company: Patterns, William IV, early silver restrike Pattern Rupee, 1834 [1835+], type 5, Calcutta, unsigned [by K. Dass], bust right, william iiii , king ., rev. lotus flower above one rupee and date, all within laurel wreath with 38 berries, east india company above, ek rupiya, yek rupiya, ek rupiya below, wavy line circumferential borders both sides, edge grained, 30.8mm, 11.71g/12h (Prid. 175 [Sale, lot 59]; SW 1.28; KM. Pn7; cf. Fore II, 792). Obverse brilliant with rich even tone, reverse speckled, sharp rims, very rare £4,000-£5,000

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

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Taisei/Baldwin/Gillio Auction 23 (Hong Kong), 5 September 1996, lot 1103, recté early restrike, label.

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