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NYINC Signature Sale 3037 Sess. 2-4 5 January 2015
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British India. George V copper Proof Pattern Restrike Mule Rupee 1937-(C) PR66 Brown NGC, Calcutta mint, Prid-Unlisted, SW-8.9 var. Quite possibly unique in copper, this handsome specimen is void of noteworthy surface marks and retains mint red clinging to the devices within the protected areas. The 1937 reverse is posited to have been included with George V obverses in restrikes dating from the 1940s through the 1960s. This example was originally purchased from the collection of Patrick Brindley, who was the Chief Engraver for the Indian mints of Bombay, Calcutta, and Hyderabad from 1947-1961. Rare as such.Ex. Patrick Brindley Collection.
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD
British India. George V copper Proof Pattern Restrike Mule Rupee 1937-(C) PR66 Brown NGC, Calcutta mint, Prid-Unlisted, SW-8.9 var. Quite possibly unique in copper, this handsome specimen is void of noteworthy surface marks and retains mint red clinging to the devices within the protected areas. The 1937 reverse is posited to have been included with George V obverses in restrikes dating from the 1940s through the 1960s. This example was originally purchased from the collection of Patrick Brindley, who was the Chief Engraver for the Indian mints of Bombay, Calcutta, and Hyderabad from 1947-1961. Rare as such.Ex. Patrick Brindley Collection.
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD