The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, European Minting, 1803-8, Soho, copper Proof 5 Cash, 1803, arms and supporters, east india company above in large letters, date below, spear points between n and d in india, rev. panj kas yek falus ast [Five cash make one falus], v. cash in exergue, edge plain, 4.22g/6h (Prid. 209 [Sale, lot 388]; Stevens 5.143, this coin cited; cf. KM. 316). On a normal-size but heavy flan, extremely fine with a hint of original colour and sharp rims, very rare [certified and graded NGC PF 64 BN] £200-£260

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

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Bt Format (Birmingham, UK) September 1997.

Owner’s ticket