The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, Victoria, silver Quarter-Rupees (3), 1889b, type C/II, Bombay, crowned and robed bust left, victoria empress, flower at left of lowest jabot, no v on bodice at centre, rev. 1/4 rupee above india and date, all within scroll-like wreath of Indian flora, incuse b at base of top flower, tip of wreath to right of top flower spiky, edge grained, 2.90g/12h (Prid. 423 [Sale, lot 150]; SW 6.296; KM. 490); 1890b, similar, no pellet below date, edge grained, 2.89g/12h (Prid. 424 [Sale, lot 150]; SW 6.300; KM. 490); 1891b, type C/I, Bombay, similar, but tip of wreath to right of top flower bud-like, edge grained, 2.87g/12h (Prid. 425 [Sale, lot 150]; SW 6.304; KM. 490) [3]. First very fine, second good fine, last fine, latter two scarce £80-£100

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

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1890 mintage 458,960; 1891 mintage 883,320