Kutch 1932/VS1989 2-1/2 kori
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This specimen was lot 2270 in Steve Album Auction 54 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2026), where it sold for $105. The catalog description[1] noted, "KUTCH: Khengarji III, 1875-1942, AR 2-1/2 kori, Bhuj, 1932//VS1989, citing George V, beautiful bold example! NGC graded MS65." Shown is a silver 2½ kori from the rule of Khengarji III (1875-1942 AD). This ruler enjoyed an extended reign, covering the period of four different British monarchs (all of whom were honored on the coins during their respective tenures). The example shown is dated 1932 AD/VS 1989, and honors George V. One kori = 16 dhinglo = 8 dhabu = two adhio.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.94 g, 0.937 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM Y52a.
- Bright, Richard, The Coinage of Kutch, Dallas, TX: Numismatics International, 1975.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Hanbing Feng, Auction 54, featuring selections from the Kenneth A. Bovenkamp Collection of Ottoman Coins, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2025.
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