† Coins of India. British India. Silver ½-Rupee, 1862, obv VICTORIA EMPRESS, indistinct embroidery, 4½ panels, no “V” (SW 4.---; KM 472).Brilliant uncirculated. From the beginning of my fascination with the Indian series, some 35 years ago, I have found a few dates that are a real pain when it comes to discerning the variety. The 1840, obverse II, and the 1862 ½-Rupees are at the top of this list. For instance, Dr Fore has two 1862 ½-Rupees, this piece has the indistinct embroidery, 4½ panels, and no V, the reverse is type III though, so unlisted in SW. I don’t think this means it is rare, just a bit of missing info in SW. Part of the David Fore Collection of British Indian Coins. £80-120
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