The Puddester Collection

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George V, cupro-nickel Anna, 1927, Bombay, crowned bust left, george v king emperor, rev. india above 1 anna and date within decorative diamond, 1 of date touches decorative diamond, bead below date, eka annā oru annā eka ānā oka ānā in angles, edge plain, 3.88g/12h (Prid. 955 var. [Sale, lot 183, this coin]; SW 8.308 var.; KM. 513). Some spotting on bust, otherwise extremely fine, rare; the variant not noted in the specialist works £40-£50

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

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction (London), 17 October 1983, lot 183 (part) [acquired 1967], ticket
Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 320 (part).

Owner’s envelope, “Not in S&W”