The Lissner Collection, Lot: 508. Estimate $100. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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INDIA, Colonial. British India. George VI. 1936-1952. Proof Restrike Æ Half Pice (21mm, 2.47 g, 12h). Second head issue. Bombay mint. Dated 1942. S&W 9.263; Pridmore, pp. 197 and 201; KM 529. In NGC encapsulation graded PF 63 RB. Bright red choice proof with blue and purple toning behind the head and around the date. Misidentified on encapsulation ticket as Calcutta mint.