The Puddester Collection (Part I)

East India Company, Madras Presidency, Reformation 1807-18, silver Double-Fanam, second issue, type T/I, double fanaw (inverted m) on garter with long oval buckle, unshaded, around do falam [Double fanam], upper diacritical mark, rev. irantu panam [Two fanams] in centre, renddu rukalu [Two fanams] around, Tamil legend facing inwards, 1.87g/12h (Prid. 185 var. [not in Sale]; Stevens 3.262, this coin cited; cf. KM. 350). Good very fine, very rare [certified and graded NGC XF 45] £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Puddester Collection.

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K. Wiggins Collection, Baldwin Auction 25 (London), 8 May 2001, lot 557 (part)