Watch List notes:

INDIA, Colonial. British India. Victoria. Queen of the United Kingdom, 1837-1901; Empress of India, 1876-1901. Restrike Proof AV Half Rupee (25mm, 11.78 g, 12h). Calcutta or Bombay mint. Dated 1892. VICTORIA EMPRESS, crowned bust left; left stroke of V in relief / HALF/RUPEE/–/INDIA/1892 in five lines; all within ornate floral border; incuse B in upper floral ornament. UIC 6.213 corr. (listed as Calcutta mint – this coin referenced); Pridmore, p. 193, note †; Friedberg –. Superb EF, proof-like fields, evidence of die polishing, a few minor hairlines. An attractive early restrike.


From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Spink-Taisei 10 (20 February 1991), lot 579; reportedly ex Virgil Brand Collection (not in published sales).