East India Company, Madras Presidency, Reformation 1807-18, Madras minting, copper 40 Cash, 1807-8 issue, type B/I, in chahal kas ast [This is forty cash], two plain lines, xl · cash below, rev. idi nalabhai kasulu idu naipadu kasu [This is forty cash], Tamil and Telugu legends divided by central ornament flanked by two pellets either side, first Tamil letter correct, centre letters squared, four large letters on lowest line, 19.17g/12h (Prid. 216 [Sale, lot 393]; Stevens 3.278; KM. 331.1). Good very fine and patinated, scarce [certified and graded NGC AU 55 BN] £400-£500

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

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Sir John Wheeler Collection, Baldwin Auction 22 (London), 2 May 2000, lot 29 [from Baldwin May 1996].

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