Junagadh Coins
The principality of Junagadh, located in the Gujarat region of India, was one of the most important princely states during the period of the British Raj. Its rich history and numismatic legacy offer a fascinating window into the political and cultural complexity of pre-independence India.
History and government of Junagadh
Junagadh was ruled by the Babi dynasty from the 18th century until the mid-20th century. As a princely state, it maintained relative autonomy under British supervision. The nawab of Junagadh enjoyed considerable influence in the region, and the city became an important cultural and economic center. However, the decision of the last nawab to join Pakistan rather than India after partition in 1947 led to a political crisis that culminated in Junagadh's integration into independent India.
Coins of Junagadh
Coins issued by the state of Junagadh are highly valued by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance. The principality minted coins in silver and copper, known as "kori" and "dokdo" respectively. These pieces generally featured inscriptions in Arabic or Persian, reflecting the Muslim heritage of the Babi rulers. A notable aspect of Junagadh numismatics is the series of commemorative coins issued to mark important events or anniversaries of the nawabs. These coins not only served as a medium of exchange, but also acted as symbols of sovereignty and political propaganda, illustrating the complex web of power and legitimacy in India of princely states.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Junagadh 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 TravancoreCoin Catalog
1 dokdo (Junagadh)
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