1 Kori - Mohammad Mahatbat Khanji II
| Silver | 4.47 g | 15.88 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Junagadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1292-1299 (1875-1882) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kori |
| Currency | Kori (1818-1933) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 15.88 mm |
| Thickness | 2.59 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#54802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Date on top (AH 1292)
In Devnagari, at left (sideways): "गड " (Gadh) = fort
middle: "बा" = Ba for Babi dynasty (a Pashtun tribe)
at right: VS date, ૧૯३૨, sideways in Gujarati (VS 1932)
Scimitar divides "ba" & date
Bottom, in Urdu: 'Zarb" = struck at (Junagadh)
Script: Urdu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Kori coin from the Princely state of Junagadh, issued during the reign of Mohammad Mahatbat Khanji II (1875-1882), features a unique blend of Islamic and Western architectural styles in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a mosque with a large dome and minarets, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the state's emblem, a lion, and the inscription "Junagadh State" in English. This coin is an interesting example of how Indian princely states incorporated elements of both Islamic and European cultures in their currency designs.
