The Puddester Collection

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, Victoria, silver Quarter-Rupee, 1897c, type C/II, Calcutta, crowned and robed bust left, victoria empress, flower at left of lowest jabot, v on bodice at centre, rev. 1/4 rupee above india and date, all within scroll-like wreath of Indian flora, incuse c on whorl in lowest floral ornament, tip of wreath to right of top flower spiky, edge grained, 2.90g/12h (Prid. 401 [Sale, lot 149]; SW 6.327; KM. 490; cf. Fore III, 2270). Light rubbing on high points of Queen’s hair, otherwise virtually as struck, considerable mint bloom
£120-£150

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

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