Triton XIX, Lot: 2478. Estimate $1000. Sold for $8000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Colonial. British India. Victoria. Queen of the United Kingdom, 1837-1901; Empress of India, 1876-1901. Restrike Proof AV Half Pice (21.5mm, 6.74 g, 12h). Calcutta mint. Dated 1893. VICTORIA EMPRESS, crowned bust left / ½/PICE/–/INDIA/1893 in five lines; all within ornate floral border. UIC 6.213 (this coin referenced); Pridmore, p. 193, note †; Friedberg –. Superb EF, proof-like fields, evidence of die polishing, a few minor hairlines. An attractive early off-metal restrike in gold.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Spink-Taisei 10 (20 February 1991), lot 586; reportedly ex Virgil Brand Collection (not in published sales).