The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George VI, original nickel-brass lozenge-shaped Proof 2 Annas, 1944l, type II, Lahore, crowned bust left, short trefoils in crown, george vi king emperor, rev. 2 annas above india and date, rendu anālu do aane bē ānā du'i ānā around, all within double quatrefoil, l in quadrilobes, edge plain, 5.97g/12h (Prid. – [not in Sale]; SW 9.128; KM. 541a; cf. Fore I, 434). Brilliant mint state, extremely rare; only two other original Proofs of this date noted by the cataloguer [previously certified and graded PCGS PR 62] £800-£1,000

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 482, label.

Owner’s ticket and PCGS label (391931.62)