nd//45 (1806) Rupee Prid-340 PR65 认证号49351426, PCGS号941496

INDIA. Bengal Presidency. Silver Rupee Pattern, "Year 45" (1806). Calcutta (as "Farrukhabad") Mint. in the name of Shah Alam II. PCGS PROOF-65. KM-Unlisted; Prid-340; Stevens-8.103. Extremely appealing as a proof Gem, this Pattern Rupee delivers charming and lightly mirrored fields, with soft slate gray tone punctuated by more forceful deep toning. As a seldom encountered type, this Rupee highlights the best aspects of the coinage of the Bengal Presidency. Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA. PCGS # 941496 This is also ex- David Fore Description † The David Fore Collection – Part Two. INDIA. East India Company. Bengal Presidency. S ilver Proof/Pattern Rupee, c.1806, ry 45, probably a Calcutta mint proof of the 1806 issue prior to the marking and despatch of the dies to Farrukhabad, edge obliquely grained left (PS 8.101; Pr 340, where he describes this “as No.(Prid.) 314”, but no dot mark on the obverse). Choice Proof, moderately ton ed. £1000-1500 Auction Lot Date Start Hammer Auction 82 898 31.05.2013