The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, Victoria, original Proof Half-Pice, 1893, Calcutta, in silver, crowned and robed bust left, victoria empress, rev. 1/2 pice above india and date surrounded by serpentine wreath of vine leaves, edge plain, 3.99g/12h (Prid. p.195 [Sale, lot 252]; SW 6.578; KM. 484b; cf. SJA 52, 3328). Brilliant FDC, attractively toned, very rare as an original Proof [previously certified and graded PCGS PR 64]
£2,000-£2,600

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

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‘Diana’ Collection, Baldwin Auction 54 (London), 6 May 2008, lot 263, label.

Owner’s ticket and PCGS label (392283.64)