Triton XIX, Lot: 2487. Estimate $1500. Sold for $4750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Colonial. British India. George VI. 1936-1952. Restrike Proof Half Anna (20mm, 5.85 g, 12h). Calcutta mint. Dated 1940. GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR, crowned head left; pellet below head; all within dentiled circular border; floral design in outer margins / Large ½ with ANNA across field, • INDIA • above and 1940 below; all within linear quadrate arabesque frame; values in Urdu, Telegu, Nagari, and Bengali in outer margins. UIC 9.196; Pridmore, p. 193, note †; Friedberg –. Proof, light finger prints.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.