† Coins of India. East India Company. M adras Presidency, Cash (20), definite dates are (16)78, 1705, 1710 (2), two very different styles, one or both could be contemporary counterfeits, 1725, 1731, 1733, 1734, 1736, 1737, 1739, 1803; incomplete and uncertain dates are (16)90, 1697, 1698 (2), both very different styles, 1701, (17)02, 173(1), 174 (8 or 9) (Pr 92, 96, -, -, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102; KM 314), with other Cash (5), one from Fort St David (Pr 106 (2), 108 (2), Pr 289; KM 378).Generally fine or better, many with the legible dates very fine, some with signs of corrosion. (25) first ex Pridmore collection, with ticket There was much thought put into how best to offer these often mediocre-looking coins. Trying to get as many different dates as possible of every series was one of the aims for the Fore collection.We wanted to be as comprehensive as possible, even if it meant going blind in the process.Offered as one large lot, we hope that some astute collector will take this to the next step and add some of the missing dates. Part of the David Fore Collection of British Indian Coins. £300-500
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