Nawanagar Coins

The princely state of Nawanagar, located in the Saurashtra region of western India, was one of the most important princely states during the British Raj period. Known for its wealth and splendor, Nawanagar left a fascinating numismatic legacy that reflects its unique history and culture.

History and government of Nawanagar

Nawanagar was founded in 1540 by Jam Rawal and ruled by the Jadeja dynasty until India's independence in 1947. During this period, the state experienced significant growth, especially under the reign of Maharaja Ranjitsinhji, a famous cricketer who modernized the administration and economy of the principality. Nawanagar was known for its thriving textile and jewelry industry, as well as its strategic seaport of Bedi, which facilitated trade with other regions of India and abroad.

Monetary system and currencies of Nawanagar

The monetary system of Nawanagar was unique and reflected the autonomy of the state. The main monetary unit was the kori, which was subdivided into dokdas. Nawanagar coins were known for their distinctive design and high mintage quality. Early issues included silver and copper coins with inscriptions in Gujarati and Persian. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Nawanagar minted a variety of denominations, including silver kori, copper dokdo and occasionally gold coins. These pieces often featured traditional symbols such as the sun and moon, as well as the name of the ruler in office. Nawanagar numismatics are particularly prized by collectors because of their rarity and the fascinating history they represent of India's princely states period.

The most valuable and popular coins

The most valuable Nawanagar coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

Ancient coins of India-Princely States

To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of India-Princely States.

Bhopal Bikaner Bahawalpur Baroda Gwalior Hyderabad Indore Jaipur Jodhpur Junagadh Kutch Mewar Nawanagar Pudukkottai Ratlam Tonk Travancore

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1 trambiyo (Nawanagar)

KM#1 FO#23100

Year 1701

1 trambiyo (Nawanagar) Add to Collection

1 dokdo (Nawanagar)

KM#2.1 FO#23084

Year 1701

1 dokdo (Nawanagar) Add to Collection

1 dokdo (Nawanagar)

KM#2.2 FO#23085

Year 1701

1 dokdo (Nawanagar) Add to Collection

1 dokdo (Nawanagar)

KM#3y FO#23083

Year 1593

1 dokdo (Nawanagar) Add to Collection

1 dhinglo (Nawanagar)

KM#3 FO#23102

Year 1850

1 dhinglo (Nawanagar) Add to Collection

1/2 kori (Nawanagar)

KM#4 FO#23109

Year 1850

1/2 kori (Nawanagar) Add to Collection