The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George VI, silver Quarter-Rupees (3), 1943l, type C/III [Prid. type II], Lahore, 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, l below lower rounded lotus, broad border decoration both sides, security edge, 2.90g/12h (Prid. 476 [Sale, lot 154]; SW 9.91; KM. 547); 1944l, type C/III, Lahore, similar, security edge, 2.88g/12h (Prid. 477 [Sale, lot 154]; SW 9.94; KM. 547); 1945l, type C/IV [Prid. type II], Lahore, similar, small 5 in date, security edge, 2.90g/12h (Prid. 478 [Sale, lot 154]; SW 9.98; KM. 547) [3]. First brilliant mint state and partially toned, second very fine and toned, last extremely fine £40-£60

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

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Owner’s envelopes, second “Not easy to find in bags going to melt in 1980s”