The Puddester Collection

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, silver Half-Rupees (2), both 1916, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, very feint b.m. [Bertram Mackennal] on truncation, elephant on decoration, george v king emperor, revs. half rupee india and date, hasht ana [Eight Annas] surrounded by ornate scroll containing rose, thistle and shamrock, lotus flowers above and below, edges grained, 5.83g/12h, 5.82g/12h (Prid. 323 [Sale, lot 145]; SW 8.78; KM. 522) [2]. Extremely fine and better, first lightly toned £100-£150

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

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First Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 281 (part).

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