The Puddester Collection

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George VI, cupro-nickel Annas (5), 1946 (2), both type II, Calcutta, crowned bust left, short trefoils in crown, george vi king emperor, revs. india above 1 anna and date within decorative diamond, eka annā oru annā eka ānā oka ānā in angles, edges plain, 3.96g/12h, 3.84g/12h (Prid. 969 [Sale, lot 183, second this coin]; SW 9.182; KM. 538); 1947 (3), all type II, Calcutta, similar, edges plain, 3.92g/12h, 3.87g/12h, 3.83g/12h (Prid. 970 [Sale, lot 183]; SW 9.188; KM. 538) [5]. First, fourth and last brilliant mint state, others extremely fine £20-£30

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

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Second F. Pridmore Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction (London), 17 October 1983, lot 183 (part) [acquired 1954], ticket; Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 321 (part).

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