1½ Dokda - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1871-1879 front

1½ Dokda - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1871-1879 back

1½ Dokda - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1871-1879 photo

1½ Dokda - Victoria [Khengarji III]


Copper	9.52 g	24.35 mm

Description

Issuer	Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1871-1879
Value	1½ Dokda (1⁄16&nbspINK)
Currency	Kori (1586-1947)
Composition	Copper
Weight	9.52 g
Diameter	24.35 mm
Thickness	2.54 mm
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#42966
Rarity index	45%

Reverse

Inside circle, trisul (trident), VS date below
outer margin, legend in Devnagari

Lettering:
महाराओ श्री खेंगारजी
१९२२

Translation:
Maharao Shri Khengarji .Kutch.
(VS)1922

Edge

Plain

Comment

According to this source, this coin is also catalogued as issued by Pragmalji II, variation being Victoria written on the right side of the dagger on the obverse instead of above the dagger like in Y#11 :

http://www.chiefacoins.com/Database/Countries/Kutch.htm

Interesting fact

The 1½ Dokda coin from the Princely state of Kutch is interesting because it features a unique blend of traditional Indian and British colonial influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an image of Queen Victoria, while the reverse side features a depiction of a traditional Indian temple, showcasing the cultural fusion that was prevalent during the British Raj era in India.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1873		-	-	-	-	-	-
1875		-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1½ Dokda - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1871-1879 coin.

early modern