The Uniform Coinage of India, British Imperial Period, George VI, silver Half-Rupee, 1938, type A/I [Prid. type I], Bombay, crowned bust left, long trefoils in crown, george vi king emperor, rev. half rupee india and date, hasht ana [Eight Annas] surrounded by ornate scroll containing rose, thistle and shamrock, lotus flowers above and below, bead below lower rounded lotus, narrow border decoration both sides, edge grained, 5.82g/12h (Prid. 351 [Sale, lot 146]; SW 9.43; KM. 549). Trifling bagmarks, otherwise brilliant mint state, light peripheral toning £50-£70

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

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Owner’s envelope, “Choice mint state”