The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, silver Quarter-Rupees (3), 1916, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, elephant on decoration, george v king emperor, rev. 1/4 rupee india and date, chahar ana [Four Annas] surrounded by ornate scroll containing rose, thistle and shamrock, lotus flowers above and below, edge grained, 2.92g/12h (Prid. 445 [Sale, lot 153]; SW 8.154; KM. 518); 1917, Calcutta, similar, edge grained, 2.92g/12h (Prid. 446 [Sale, lot 153]; SW 8.156; KM. 518); 1918, Calcutta, similar, edge grained, 2.88g/12h (Prid. 447 [Sale, lot 153]; SW 8.158; KM. 518) [3]. Practically mint state, first toned, last with considerable mint bloom £100-£150

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

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