The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George VI, silver Quarter-Rupees (3), 1943, type C/III [Prid. type II], Bombay, crowned bust left, short trefoils in crown, george vi king emperor, rev. 1/4 rupee india in unseriffed letters, date below, chahar ana [Four Annas] surrounded by ornate scroll containing rose, thistle and shamrock, lotus flowers above and below, bead below lower rounded lotus, broad border decoration both sides, security edge, 2.94g/12h (Prid. 466 [Sale, lot 154]; SW 9.90; KM. 547); 1944, type C/II [Prid. type II], Bombay, similar, but seriffed letters, centre of lotus star-like, security edge, 2.94g/12h (Prid. 467 [Sale, lot 154]; SW 9.92; KM. 547); 1945, type C/IV [Prid. type II], Bombay, similar, but unseriifed letters, small 5 in date, centre of lotus rounded, 2.92g/12h (Prid. 469 [Sale, lot 154]; SW 9.96; KM. 547) [3]. Brilliant mint state £40-£50

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

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First bt June 1984.

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