The Puddester Collection

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, Edward VII, original copper Proof Half-Pice, 1903, Calcutta, uncrowned bust right, edward vii king & emperor, rev. 1/2 pice above india and date surrounded by serpentine wreath of vine leaves, edge plain, 3.23g/12h (Prid. p.196 [Sale, lot 172]; SW 7.183; KM. 499; cf. BSJ 35, 599; cf. Fore I, 129). Brilliant and virtually as struck, even chocolate patina, very rare £500-£700

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

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Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 312 (part).

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