The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Early coinages, copper Cash (3), all type V, 1212h [1797-8], Salem, heart-shaped shield incorporating cvei balemark, rev. salem and date in lined square, 1.30g/12h (Prid. 106 [Sale, lot 358]; Stevens 5.104; KM. 311), 1212h [1797-8], Salem, similar, but cvei balemark without shield, 1.23g/6h (Prid. 107 [Sale, lot 358]; Stevens 5.105; KM. 312), imitation, ‘1111’h, 1.18g/3h (Prid. 108 [Sale, lot 358]; Stevens 5.108; KM. 313) [3]. First two good fine, second very rare, last about fine £50-£70

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

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First SNC (London) October 1980 (8543), ticket
Others F. Pridmore Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction (London), 18-19 October, 1982, lot 358 (part), tickets; bt Spink (London) February 1983.

Owner’s tickets and one envelope