The Puddester Collection

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George VI, original silver Proof Quarter-Rupee, 1944l, 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, 3.16g/11h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; SW 9.95, this coin cited; KM. 547; cf. Fore I, 543). Minor toning spots, otherwise brilliant and extremely rare, on a heavy flan; only one other original Proof of this date noted by the cataloguer [previously certified and graded PCGS PR 63] £900-£1,200

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

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‘Diana’ Collection, Baldwin Auction 54 (London), 6 May 2008, lot 575, label.

Owner’s ticket and PCGS label (391973.63)