The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, Victoria, silver Quarter-Rupees (2), both 1879c, type C/II, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, victoria empress, flower at left of lowest jabot, v on bodice at centre, revs. 1/4 rupee above india and date, all within scroll-like wreath of Indian flora, incuse c on whorl in lowest floral ornament, tip of wreath to right of top flower spiky, edges grained, 2.91g/12h, 2.91g/12h (Prid. 384 [Sale, lot 149]; SW 6.255a; KM. 490) [2]. Good very fine £90-£120

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

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Contrary to the inference in Stevens/Weir, SW 6.255, a Calcutta/Bombay mule, is distinctly rare compared to specimens of 6.255a, which are true coins of Calcutta