Nawanagar VS1949 2-1/2 kori
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This specimen was lot 33303 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $660. The catalog description[1] noted, "Nawanagar. Vibhaji 2-1/2 Kori VS 1949 (1892) MS67 NGC. Milled edge. Fully struck with vibrant fields sheathed in a light silver patina. Likely one of the finest examples extant in this spectacular state of preservation. From the Engelen Collection of World Coinage." This type is listed for VS1948-1950 and succeeded other 2½ kori struck VS1945-1947. The rulers of Nawanager were a branch of the Jams of Kutch across the Rann of Kutch.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, 6.8-7.2 g.
Catalog reference: KM 21.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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