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1 Kori - Desalji I ND
| Silver | 4.4 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1719-1752 |
| Value | 1 Kori (1 INK) |
| Currency | Kori (1586-1947) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Trident, debased legend in Urdu: 'As-sultan, Muzaffar Shah', AH date
Rao's name in Devnagari below
Lettering:
٩٧٨
राउ श्री धेसलजी
Translation:
The Sultan Muzaffar Shah (AH)978
Rao Shree Desalji
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Kori coin from the Princely state of Kutch is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable metal at the time, and it weighed 4.4 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size. This suggests that the coin was intended to be a valuable and reliable form of currency for the people of Kutch. Additionally, the fact that it was issued during the reign of Desalji I (1719-1752) indicates that it was a coin that was used during a specific period in the history of the Princely state of Kutch, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
