The Puddester Collection

The Uniform Coinage of India, Miscellaneous, A struck silver near-contemporary forgery of a George VI Rupee, 1939, ‘Bombay’, crowned bust left in low relief, short trefoils in crown, george vi king emperor, normal rim, rev. one rupee india and date, yek rupiya surrounded by ornate scroll containing rose, thistle and shamrock, lotus flowers above and below, bead below lower rounded lotus, narrow border decoration, edge grained, 11.71g/12h (SW p.304). About extremely fine and toned £50-£100

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

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Bt in India 1984.

Owner’s ticket and two envelopes, “The best forgery seen in India or anywhere. Very few giveaways...See Stevens & Weir p.304.”

XRF analysis shows the metal content as 94% silver, with traces of cadmium, zinc, copper and lead


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