Authentic Silver 1 Kori Coin - Junagadh Princely State (VS 1937 / AH 1298), Babi Dynasty Nawab Mahabat Khanji II, Choice VF-XF Historic Indian Princely State Coin

Add a brilliant piece of Western Indian history to your numismatic portfolio with this genuine Silver 1 Kori coin from the Princely State of Junagadh (Gujarat, India) Numista. Struck under the authority of the Babi Dynasty, this hand-crafted coin features a highly desirable combination of Persian-Arabic court script and regional Devanagari text Numista. [Design Specifications] • Obverse (Front Side): Displays the official title of the Nawab in fine Persian script reading "Nawab Bahadur Mahabat Khan" Numista. Directly below, the distinct local authority text "श्री दीवान" (Shri Diwan) is boldly minted in Devanagari script, framed inside a neat beaded outer ring Numista. • Reverse (Back Side): Showcases the historic Babi Dynasty emblem represented by the Persian initial "बा" (Ba) Numista. The fields display a well-preserved dual dating system: AH 1298 (Islamic Hijri calendar) and VS 1937 (Gujarati Vikram Samvat numerals) Rare Indian Coins, elegantly separated by the royal Katar / Scimitar (Traditional Sword) symbol Numista. [Technical Details] • State / Issuer: Junagadh Princely State (Kathiawar Agency, Gujarat) Numista • Ruler / Era: Nawab Mohammad Mahabat Khanji II (1851-1882 AD) Numista • Denomination: One Kori Numista • Minted Year: VS 1937 / AH 1298 (~1880-1881 AD) Rare Indian Coins • Metal: Fine Silver Numista • Weight: ~4.45g to 4.70g (Standard Kori mass) Rare Indian Coins • Diameter / Shape: ~15 mm to 16 mm, characteristic thick irregular dump style Numista • Catalog Ref: KM #30 (Standard Catalog of World Coins) Numista [Condition & Authenticity] This particular piece boasts a Choice Very Fine (VF) to Extra Fine (XF) grade Marudhar Arts. It shows an incredibly sharp strike, very minimal wear on the main characters, and a gorgeous original old-cabinet silver tone. Perfect for advanced collectors tracking regional varieties of Indian state coinage. Note: The coin pictured is the exact physical item you will receive. 100% lifetime authenticity guarantee.