Lot 1530

Description

Countermarked issues, T C countermarked on the reverses of Sumatra four kepings 1804 and E.I.C. Bombay Presidency half anna 1834. G P O Ceylon token in cupro-nickel (15mm)(see Ford Sale lot 297). Uncertain piece, possibly a weight for 96 stivers (or double rix dollar) circa 1815, in copper (17.57 grams) or a trial, no legend, die axis upright (see M.E.Freehill & R.J.Ford articl in N.Circular). Ceylon Medical College founded 1870, 'The Nielsen Medal for Practical Anatomy 1905' in silver (42mm) edge inscribed E.C.SPAAR with clasp suspension. Fine - very fine, the fourth excessively rare if not unique (5).

All but the last ex E.Wodak and J.G.Gartner Collections, ticket says the fourth may also be ex Bergsoe 1937 (lot 1730).