CNG 112, Lot: 760. Estimate $1000. Sold for $5500. 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. AR Proof Rupee (30mm, 12h). East India Company Type I issue. Calcutta mint. Dated 1840. Young head left / Value within wreath; date below; crescent on left bow of ribbon. UCI 2.17; Pridmore 54; KM 457.10. In PCGS encapsulation, 392019.64/12280934, graded PR64. Attractively toned.

Ex Triton XII (6 January 2009), lot 1000.