INDIA, Colonial. British India. George VI. 1936-1952. Proof Restrike Æ Half Pice (21mm, 2.47 g, 12h). Second head issue. Bombay mint. Dated 1942. S&W 9.263; Pridmore, pp. 197 and 201; KM 529. In NGC encapsulation graded PF 63 RB. Bright red choice proof with blue and purple toning behind the head and around the date. Misidentified on encapsulation ticket as Calcutta mint.
Purchased from Bill Crosby, June 1974.