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Lot No.235
AUC50
British India
Silver
William IV, silver 'Proof Pattern' rupee, early restrike, type 5, 1834, Calcutta mint, milled edge, S&W 1.28; PR 175 Obv: Portrait bust of king facing right, surrounded by the lettering of the Legend “WILLIAM IIII, KING.” enclosed in a wavy circle; surrounded by a toothed border. Rev: In center, Denomination “ONE RUPEE” in English with a lotus flower above and date below, surrounded by a wreath of laurel; with the legend “EAST INDIA COMPANY” above; Hindi, Persian, and Bengali values below the wreath, all enclosed in a wavy circle surrounded by a toothed border.
The surfaces glow with luster, enhancing the superb visual appeal of this highly desirable type. An offering certain to delight specialists in British India coinage. PCGS PR64, Exceedingly rare.
This specimen was prepared by the Mint Master for the judgement by the Governer-General to compare the design with variety of Prid 172 and determine the most suitable design for new coinage.
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Lot No.236
AUC50
British India
Silver
William IV, silver ¼ rupee, Proof, 1835, Calcutta mint, letter 'F' in relief, 18 berries, type C/IV, dot after date, S&W 1.70; PR 92.
A beautifully toned specimen, exhibiting rich iridescent patina and sharply rendered details.
Original strike, NGC PF61, Extremely rare.
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Lot No.237
AUC50
British India
Silver
William IV, silver rupee, Mule, proof restrike, 1840, Bombay mint, letter 'F' in relief raised on truncation, S&W 1.49a; This coin features the obverse of William rupee paired with the reverse of an 1840 rupee, produced for Victoria.
The surfaces glint with an underlying luster, with strong gunmetal gray toning that tops the surfaces.Given the impressive nature of the mule, this example is certain to be highly prized by any collectors of British Indian coinage. NGC PF61, Exceptionally rare.
This Mule rupee displays the obverse of a William Rupee, with the reverse from an 1840 Rupee, produced for Victoria and which is dated three years after the death of William. Pridmore lists this mule was produced in Calcutta, whereas Stevens and Weir conclude it was "probably" minted in Bombay.
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Lot No.238
AUC50
British India
Silver
William IV, silver ½ rupee, Mule, proof restrike, 1840, Calcutta mint, letter 'F' in relief raised on truncation, 19 berries, unlisted in S&W and PR. This coin features the obverse of a William ½ Rupee paired with the reverse of an 1840 ½ Rupee, produced for Victoria.
Boasting highly reflective surfaces and abundant lustre, this specimen offers an engrossing allure throughout. NGC PF64+ (Top Pop - Highest grade), Exceptionally rare.
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Lot No.239
AUC50
British India
Silver
William IV, silver ¼ rupee, Mule, proof restrike, 1840, Bombay mint, letter 'F' in relief raised on truncation, 10 berries, plain '4' in date, no dot after date, S&W 1.71, unlisted in PR. This coin features the obverse of a William ¼ rupee paired with the reverse of an 1840 ¼ rupee, produced for Victoria.
The surfaces are adorned with strong gunmetal-gray toning that settles beautifully across the fields. Given the impressive nature of the mule, this example is certain to be highly prized by any collectors of British Indian coinage.
NGC PF61 (Top Pop - Highest grade), Exceptionally rare.
NGC lists only one other example of this type in Details grade.
Stevens and Weir, list the coin as minted in Calcutta; however, we believe it was probably minted in Bombay.
A similar specimen was sold in Baldwin's Auctions 78 (2013), Lot no. 445.
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Lot No.240
AUC50
British India
Silver
Victoria Queen, continuous legend, silver ¼ rupee, proof restrike, 1840, Bombay mint, English head, 20 berries, type A/II, no curl on cheek, unlisted in S&W and PR.
An alluring specimen, displaying beautiful brilliance and pleasing surfaces. PCGS PR64, Rare.
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Lot No.241
AUC50
British India
Gold
Victoria Queen, divided legend, gold mohur, 1841, Calcutta mint, W.W. incused, Serif '4', type B/I, S&W 3.11; PR 22. Obv: Portrait bust of queen facing left; W.W. incused on truncation and date with serif 4. Rev: Lion walking left with a palm tree above; denomination in English and Persian below.
An attractive example of the type, showcasing sharp details and boasting a vibrant yellow hue across the surfaces. NGC AU58, Extremely rare.
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Lot No.242
AUC50
British India
Gold
Victoria Queen, divided legend, gold mohur, 1841, Calcutta mint, W.W. incused, Serif '4', type B/I, S&W 3.11; PR 22, 11.65g. Obv: Portrait bust of queen facing left; W.W. incused on truncation and date with serif 4. Rev: Lion walking left with a palm tree above; denomination in English and Persian below.
An attractively well-preserved specimen, exhibiting sharply rendered details and a subtle orange aura that offers excellent eye appeal. Nearly extremely fine, Very rare.
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Lot No.243
AUC50
British India
Gold
Victoria Queen, divided legend, gold mohur, 1841, Calcutta mint, W.W. incused, type A/I, S&W 3.7; PR 22, 11.63g. Obv: Portrait bust of queen facing left; W.W. incused on truncation with cross bar of numerical 4 in date without serif. Rev: Lion walking left with a palm tree above; denomination in English and Persian below.
Surface marks, About extremely fine, Very rare.
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Lot No.244
AUC50
British India
Gold
Victoria Queen, divided legend, gold mohur, 1841, Calcutta mint, W.W. incused, type A/I, S&W 3.7; PR 22, 11.64g. Obv: Portrait bust of queen facing left; W.W. incused on truncation with cross bar of numerical 4 in date without serif. Rev: Lion walking left with a palm tree above; denomination in English and Persian below.
Slight edge nick at 5'o clock on reverse, About extremely fine with luster, Very rare.
Provenance: P.R. Krishna Collection
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Lot No.245
AUC50
British India
Silver
Victoria Queen, divided legend, silver 'Pattern' rupee, proof restrike, 1849, Royal mint, W.W. raised on truncation, straight grained edge, type A/SG, S&W 3.30; PR 64.
A visually impressive specimen, this appealing example delivers rich luster, with deep toning overlaying the surfaces, and soft brilliance throughout. NGC PF62, Extremely rare.
In 1846, the Calcutta mint master asked that a set of matrix dies for the gold and silver coins should be obtained from London, and this request was sent by the mint committee to the Court of Directors. The court duly asked for the dies to be prepared by William Wyon and, in 1849, the dies and matrices were sent to India.
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Lot No.246
AUC50
British India
Silver
Victoria Queen, divided legend, silver 'Pattern' ¼ rupee, early proof restrike, 1849, Royal mint, W.W. raised on truncation, straight grained edge, type A/SG, S&W 3.59; PR 12.
A visually impressive specimen, this appealing example delivers soft luster, with deep iridescent toning overlaying the surfaces, and soft brilliance throughout. PCGS PR64CAM (Highest grade), Exceedingly rare.
In 1846, the Calcutta mint master asked that a set of matrix dies for the gold and silver coins should be obtained from London, and this request was sent by the mint committee to the Court of Directors. The court duly asked for the dies to be prepared by William Wyon and, in 1849, the dies and matrices were sent to India.
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Lot No.247
AUC50
British India
Copper
East India Company, defaced trial copper ¼ anna, 1858, a machine trial by J. Watt & Co. Birmingham, S&W 3.83; PR 158, 6.52g. Obv: Arms of the company, with date below; die-defaced. Rev: Denomination in Persian and English; 'J' 'W' '&’ (inverted) 'Co', all within a wreath of laurel.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
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Lot No.248
AUC50
British India
Gold
Victoria Queen, gold mohur, Calcutta mint, 1862, single flower in bottom panel of Jabot on obverse, S&W 4.1; PR 1.
An impressive mohur, struck in bright yellow-gold and showcasing frosty luster in the fields, offering excellent eye appeal. NGC MS61, Very rare.
Provenance: P.R. Krishna Collection
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Lot No.249
AUC50
British India
Gold
Victoria Queen, gold mohur, Calcutta mint, 1862, single flower in bottom panel of Jabot on obverse, S&W 4.1; PR 1, 11.63g.
An attractively well-preserved specimen with sharply rendered details, offering impressive eye appeal. Nearly extremely fine, Very rare.
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Lot No.250
AUC50
British India
Silver
Victoria Queen, silver rupee, 1862, Bombay mint, A/II/2/5, unlisted in PR, GK 314, 11.70g.
Extremely fine with luster, Very rare.
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Lot No.251
AUC50
British India
Silver
Victoria Queen, silver ½ rupee, ND (1862-1876 AD), obverse part full brockage (Lakhi) with complete die impression on reverse.
A fabulous specimen and remarkable error, certain to delight numerous collectors of British India coinage. PCGS Mint Error XF45, Full Brockage Reverse, Exceedingly rare.
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Lot No.252
AUC50
British India
Copper
Victoria Queen, copper ½ anna, 1862, Calcutta mint, type A/1, S&W 4.151; PR 576.
NGC MS62BN, Very rare.
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Lot No.253
AUC50
British India
Gold
Victoria Queen, gold mohur, 1875, Calcutta mint, two flowers in bottom panel and 'V' in relief, S&W 5.1; PR 13, 11.62g.
An attractively well-preserved specimen with bright, sharply rendered details, offering excellent eye appeal. Tiny edge nicks otherwise Uncirculated, Extremely rare.
Provenance: P.R. Krishna Collection
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Lot No.254
AUC50
British India
Silver
Victoria Empress, silver ½ rupee, 1877, Bombay mint, 4¼ panel in Jabot on obverse, B2/II, dot, PR 288; GK 608, 5.80g.
A beautifully toned specimen exhibiting rich patina.
Uncirculated with luster, Extremely rare in this high grade.
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Lot No.255
AUC50
British India
Silver
Victoria Empress, silver ½ rupee, 1897, Calcutta mint, 4 panels in jabot on obverse, A/I/'C' incused, PR 280; GK 657, 5.81g.
About extremely fine, Reverse toned, Very rare.
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Lot No.256
AUC50
British India
Aluminium
Edward VII, aluminium proof 1/12 anna, 1909, Calcutta mint, S&W 7.229; Pridmore, p.197; 0.54g. Obv: Bare head of the king facing right. Rev: Date and denomination within a beaded circle; surrounded by serpentine wreath.
Original proof, Light hairlines otherwise good extremely fine, Exceedingly rare.
Provenance: Ex-Puddester Collection [Auction 308 (2024), Lot no. 1546];
Diana Collection, Baldwin Auction 54, 6 May 2008, lot 238 [from R. Weir (Unionville, ONT) November 1991], two tickets and label.
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Lot No.257
AUC50
British India
Gold
George V, gold 15 rupees, 1918, Bombay mint, S&W 8.1; PR 25, 7.98g. Obv: Crowned bust of the king facing left. Rev: Date and denomination within a beaded circle.
A pleasing specimen with bright lustrous surfaces.
Tiny bagmarks othwerwise Uncirculated, Very rare.
Provenance: P.R. Krishna Collection
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Lot No.258
AUC50
British India
Silver
George V, silver rupee, 1919, Bombay mint, dot, plain edge, beautiful mint error, broadly struck with reverse part full brockage ( Lakhi) with complete die impression on obverse, 32.65mm, 11.62g.
A highly appealing specimen, broadly struck, exhibiting rich iridescent patina with an excellent eye appeal.
Uncirculated, Exceedingly rare.
A fabulous specimen and remarkable error, certain to delight numerous collectors of British India coinage.
A similar specimen was sold in Stack's Bowers August 2024 Auction, Lot no. 42372 at hammer 11,000 USD.
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Lot No.259
AUC50
British India
Silver
George V, silver ½ rupee, ND (1911-1936 AD), obverse part full brockage (Lakhi) with die impression on reverse.
PCGS Genuine cleaned - AU Detail, Full Brockage Reverse, Extremely rare.
A similar specimen in same grade by NGC was sold in St. James's Auction 91, Lot no. 162 at hammer 3,400 GBP.
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