The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Dacca Mint: Second milled issue, silver Quarter-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), frozen date 1204h and regnal yr 19 [1794-6], naming Murshidabad, sikka shah alam badshah [coin of Shah ‘Alam emperor], rev. zarb murshidabad sanah 19 [struck at Murshidabad in the 19th year], central dot in right side triangle of pellets, edge grained right, 2.90g/12h (Prid. 171 [secret mark attributed to Patna: Sale, lot 616]; Stevens 5.59; KM. 96.2). Extremely fine and attractively toned, rare [certified and graded NGC AU 58] £100-£150

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

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October 1982, lot 614 (part), ticket
K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 640 (part).

Owner’s ticket