India, British Colonial. Victoria (1837-1901) AR 1/2 Rupee. Madras mint, 1840. VICTORIA QUEEN, diademed head to left / Denomination in English and Urdu within wreath; EAST INDIA COMPANY above, date below. KM 456.2; SW 3.49.
NGC graded MS63 (#3355994-026) - the highest certified example by NGC.
From the Oscar Collection of World Coins (USA);
Ex Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auction 19, 15 May 2014, lot 171763.