INDIA, Colonial. British India. Edward VII. King of the United Kingdom, and Emperor of India, 1901-1910. Proof AR Rupee (10mm, 11.65 g, 12h). Mumbai (Bombay) mint. Dated 1903. Head right / Value in English and Urdu in four lines; floral sprays flanking; crown above; date in exergue. UIC 7.21; Pridmore p. 194. In NGC encapsulation, 4726275-002, graded MS 62. Attractively toned. Very rare.
Ex Fred Pridmore Collection (Part III, Glendining, 17 October 1983), lot 132 (his ticket included).