The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George VI, silver Quarter-Rupees (3), 1939, type A/I [Prid. type I], Calcutta, crowned bust left, long trefoils in crown, george vi 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, narrow border decoration both sides, edge grained, 2.90g/12h (Prid. 472 [Sale, lot 154]; SW 9.77; KM. 544); 1940 (2), both type B/I [Prid. type II], Calcutta, similar, but short trefoils in crown, edges grained, 2.92g/12h, 2.92g/12h (Prid. 473 [Sale, lot 154]; SW 9.81; KM. 545) [3]. First two brilliant mint state, last practically as struck
£40-£60

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

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