The Puddester Collection

The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period: Patterns, Edward VII, original silver Pattern Rupee, 1901 [June-July 1901], Calcutta, by F.K. Wezel, type A/2, uncrowned bust right, k.w. [K. Wezel] on truncation, eduardus vii rex et imperator [Edward VII King and Emperor], rev. tiger walking left, no groundline, e · r · i · [Edward Rex Imperator] above, all within decorative arched circle, one rupee india and date around, crown above, lotus flower below, edge grained, 11.69g/12h (Prid. 1046 [Sale, lot 195]; SW 7.2; KM. Pn67; cf. Fore II, 818). Brilliant and toned, a superb coin and exceptionally rare as an original Pattern £12,000-£15,000

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

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A.P. Spencer (London) Collection
Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 258 [from Spink (London) March 1980.

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