INDIA, Colonial. British India. Bengal Presidency. 1651-1835. Proof AR Rupee Pattern denomination set. Benares mint. Dually dated AH 1229 and RY 17/49 (Struck 1815). All coins: Persian couplet citing Shah 'Alam II; fish (with barbels) and sun symbols, no differentiating marks / Mint and RY date formula; flower symbol. Edge: \\. Includes the following:
1) Proof AR Rupee Pattern (27mm, 11.34 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.142; Pridmore 291; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-013, graded PF 65.
2) Unfinished Proof AR Half Rupee Pattern (21.5mm, 5.67 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.143; Pridmore 292; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-014, graded PF 64.
3) Unfinished Proof AR Quarter Rupee Pattern (21.5mm, 2.83 g, 12h). CEEIC 7.144; Pridmore 293; KM –. In NGC encapsulation 6928251-015, graded PF 65. All NGC graded.
From the Drewry Family Collection. E Stack’s (22 October 1985), lot 1650.
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