The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George VI, silver Half-Rupee, 1939, type B/I [Prid. type II], Calcutta, crowned bust left, short trefoils in crown, george vi king emperor, bolder border decoration, rev. half rupee india and date, hasht ana [Eight Annas] surrounded by ornate scroll containing rose, thistle and shamrock, lotus flowers above and below, narrow border decoration, edge grained, 5.83g/12h (Prid. 364 [Sale, lot 146]; SW 9.46; KM. 550). Practically mint state, scarce £60-£80

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

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Owner’s envelope, “T/II must be a low number within the 3.3[m] total mintage for Pr. 363 & 364 as not easy to find in good condition”