© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Dokdo - Rasul Muhammad Khan
| Copper | 3.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Junagadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1964-1967 (1907-1910) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 1 Dokdo (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Kori (1818-1933) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Legend in Devnagari - (outside circle) "Shri Sorath Sarkar", (date between rosettes) "1965"
(within circle) "1 Dokdo"
Lettering:
श्री सोरठ सरकार , ૧૯૬૫
૧ दोकडो
Translation:
Government of Surat
1 Dokdo (paisa)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Actually, the numerals on this coin for face value and date are not is Devanagari script (१९६५) but in Gujarati script (૧૯૬૫), which are considerably different.For a table showing the differences on Indian numerals, see: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerais_hindus
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Rasul Muhammad Khan, who was the Nawab of Junagadh from 1907 to 1910, and again from 1915 to 1922. Despite being a princely state, Junagadh was known for its progressive and modern outlook, and the coinage during this period reflects that. The 1 Dokdo coin, made of copper and weighing 3.9 grams, was a standard circulation coin during this time and is now a valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 (1907) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1965 (1908) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1966 (1909) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dokdo - Rasul Muhammad Khan 1964-1967 (1907-1910) coin.
