India, EIC: Bengal Presidency, Proof Half-Anna [1831-5], Calcutta, edge plain, 12.94g/6h (Stevens 9.30; Prid. 214). Has been polished and with some carbon spots, otherwise about extremely fine, rare [certified and graded by NGC as Proof Details: Cleaned] £240-£300

F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction, 18-19 October 1982, lot 632 (part); R.P. Puddester Collection, Part I, Noonans Auction 268, 8-9 February 2023, lot 721 [from Baldwin July 1990]