Calcutta, India (British), copper-nickel original proof 1 anna, George VI, 1946-C, short trefoils, PCGS PR64, with original manila holder from the mint. SW-9.183; KM-unl (538 for type). Muted luster with light golden toning all over, polished-die surfaces, short trefoils variety, far rarer than the restrike issue and highly desirable with original envelope from "H.M.'s Mint," visually superior to Pittman's example, finest known at either PCGS or NGC. PCGS# 36334458.
Estimate: $1500-2250