Description
Enhance your numismatic collection with this highly collectible and authentic Silver 1 Kori coin from the historic Princely State of Junagadh (located in modern-day Gujarat, India) Numista. Minted during the late 19th century under the illustrious Babi Dynasty, this coin perfectly captures the unique blend of Mughal-inspired Persian calligraphy and indigenous Devanagari script, characteristic of the Kathiawar regional coinage.
[Key Highlights & Design Details]
• Obverse (Front Side): Features bold Persian/Arabic inscriptions at the top, cleanly underlined by the classic local legend "श्री दीवान" (Shri Diwan) in elegant Devanagari script at the bottom, encircled by a beautiful dotted border Rare Indian Coins.
• Reverse (Back Side): Displays the distinctive Persian letter "बा" (Ba) which proudly denotes the ruling Babi Dynasty. It includes the frozen or fractional dates in both Hijri (AH 1299) and Vikram Samvat (VS 1938) formats, separated by the iconic royal symbol of a Katar (Traditional Dagger / Scimitar) Rare Indian Coins.
[Technical Specifications]
• Issuer: Princely State of Junagadh (Gujarat, India) Numista
• Denomination: 1 Kori Numista
• Era/Ruler: Nawab Mahabat Khanji Era (Babi Dynasty) Rare Indian Coins
• Mintage Date: VS 1938 / AH 1299 (~1881-1882 AD) Rare Indian Coins
• Composition: Fine Silver (High Silver purity) Numista
• Weight: Approx. 4.5 to 4.7 grams (Standard for 1 Kori denomination) Indian Coins Hub
• Diameter: ~14.5 mm to 15.5 mm Rare Indian Coins
• Thickness/Shape: Thick, irregular hand-struck/die-struck round design Mintage World
• Catalog Reference: Standard Catalog of World Coins / KM #30 Rare Indian Coins
[Condition & Collectibility]
The coin is in Very Fine (VF) to Extra Fine (XF) condition with crisp, deeply struck characters and clear visible margins Marudhar Arts. The beautiful natural silver patina adds to its historical charm. Perfect for investors, history enthusiasts, and serious Indian Princely State coin collectors.
Note: You will receive the exact high-quality historic piece shown in the images.