INDIA, Colonial. British India. Victoria. Queen of the United Kingdom, 1837-1901. AV Restrike Proof 5 Rupees (20mm, 3.90 g, 12h). Calcutta mint. Dated 1870. VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned young bust left; C.M on truncation of bust / FIVE/RUPEES/–/INDIA/1870 in five lines; all within ornate floral border. UIC 4.23; Pridmore 40; Friedberg 1600a. In NGC encapsulation 6931384-011, graded PF 62.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Edmonton Sale (Bowers and Merena, 19 March 1993), lot 2518.
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