Watch List notes:

INDIA, Colonial. British India. Victoria. Queen of the United Kingdom, 1837-1901; Empress of India, 1876-1901. Proof Restrike AR Rupee (31mm, 11.68 g, 12h). Calcutta mint. Dated 1901. Crowned bust left; 3.5 panels in jabot; no V / ONE/RUPEE/–/INDIA/1901 in five lines; all within ornate floral border. UCI 6.159 (die combination listed as currency); cf. Pridmore 139; KM 492. Proof, attractively toned, reflective fields, minor hairlines. An early and attractive restrike.


Ex H. M. Lingford Collection, acquired December 1948 (lot includes his ticket).