The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Reformation 1807-18, silver Five Fanams, second issue, type K/I, five fanams around panj falam [Five fanams], partly-shaded oval buckle without cross tongue, rev. anacu panam [Five fanams] in centre, aedu rukalu [Five fanams] around, Tamil legend facing inwards, star at top, 4.71g/12h (Prid. 181 [Sale, lot 379]; Stevens 3.231; KM. 351). About extremely fine, grey tone [certified and graded NGC AU 58] £200-£260

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

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F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October, 1982, lot 379 (part), ticket
Bt Spink (London) February 1983.

Owner’s ticket