The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Benares Mint: Fourth phase, silver Trial or Proof Pattern Half-Rupee in the name of ‘Shah ‘Alam II (1173-1221h/1759-1806), 1229h, frozen yrs 17/49 [1815], unsigned, sikka zad bar haft kishwar saya fazl ilah hami din muhammad shah alam badshah [defender of the religion of Muhammad, Shah ‘Alam emperor, shadow of the divine favour, put his stamp on the seven climes], outline fish symbol, rev. zarb muhammadabad banaras sanah 49 julus maimanat manus [struck at Muhammadabad Benares in the 49th year of his reign of tranquil prosperity], struck from unfinished dies, edge grained left, 22mm, 5.67g/12h (Prid. 292 [Sale, lot 648]; Stevens 7.143, recté 22mm; KM. Pn2.1). A wonderful coin, brilliant FDC and attractively toned, exceptionally rare [certified and graded NGC PF 66] £3,000-£4,000

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

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R.J. Ford (Detroit, MI) Collection
SNC (London) April 1982 (3316), ticket.

Owner’s ticket