1 Kori - Muhammad Akbar Shah II [Desalji II] 1875-1887 (1818-1830) front 1 Kori - Muhammad Akbar Shah II [Desalji II] 1875-1887 (1818-1830) back
1 Kori - Muhammad Akbar Shah II [Desalji II] 1875-1887 (1818-1830) photo
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1 Kori - Muhammad Akbar Shah II [Desalji II]

 
Silver 4.65 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1875-1887 (1818-1830)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Kori (1&nbspINK)
Currency
Kori (1586-1947)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.65 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31151
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Trident, legend in Urdu: Badshah ghazi Muhammad Akbar sikka
Rao's name in Devnagari below

Lettering: राउ श्री देशलजी

Translation:
Coin of the victorious Emperor Muhammad Akbar
Rao Shree Desalji

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight varies from 4.6-4.7 grams.

The frozen date AH1234 on this series is the accession date of Desalji II

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kori coin from the Princely state of Kutch is that it was minted during the reign of Muhammad Akbar Shah II, also known as Desalji II, who ruled the state from 1818 to 1830. The coin was made of silver and weighed 4.65 grams.