Auction Catalogue

9 December 2010

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 885

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9 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£2,200

India, Victoria, Proof Restrike 5 Rupees, 1879, Bombay, bust C, edge grained, 3.80g/12h (Prid. 43; KM. 493.3; F 1607a). Surfaces rather scuffed, otherwise extremely fine or better, rare £600-800

Pridmore notes that this bust is the one normally used on Bombay quarter-rupees dated 1882 and later