The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Bombay Presidency, Early coinages: English design, zinc Double-Pice, undated, in the name of George II or III (1139-1235h/1727-1820), large crown, orb dividing g r [Georgius Rex], bomb below, rev. auspicio regis et senatus angliæ [Under the patronage of the King and Parliament of England], scrolled ornaments above and below, 26.78g/12h (Prid. 240 [Sale, lot 511]; Stevens 2.134; KM. 157.2). About extremely fine [certified and graded NGC AU 58] £500-£700

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

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SNC (London) November 1980 (9394), ticket.

Owner’s ticket.

The undated series of zinc coins are thought to have been issued in 1754 and subsequent years into the reign of George III