India
British India. George V Original Proof 8 Annas 1919-(c), Calcutta mint, SW-8.129, KM520, PR63 NGC. Superbly struck, with silver-gray patina over surfaces displaying only a few minor marks. Ex: Heritage Auction of the Ted Reams Collection, September 6-11, 2012, Lot 24264, where it was part of a three piece lot of 1919 (c) Proofs including the 2 & 4 Annas. An extremely rare issue, originally cataloged in the Reams collection by Randy Weir, and one of the few original Proofs of this date you will see offered.
Estimate: 3000-3500 USD