The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, Victoria, silver Half-Rupee, 1881c, type A/I, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, victoria empress, 4 panels in jabot, rev. half rupee above india and date, all within scroll-like wreath of Indian flora, incuse c on whorl in lowest floral ornament, top flower with curved spikes, edge grained, 5.83g/12h (Prid. 265 [Sale, lot 141]; SW 6.179; KM. 491; cf. Fore III, 2306). Virtually mint state, reflective obverse with full bloom, very rare, especially in this condition £1,200-£1,500

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

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Bt June 1984.

Owner’s envelope, “RRR this condition”.

Mintage 920,720