1 Trambiyo - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1938-1940 (1881-1883) front 1 Trambiyo - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1938-1940 (1881-1883) back
1 Trambiyo - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1938-1940 (1881-1883) photo
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1 Trambiyo - Victoria [Khengarji III]

 
Copper 4 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1938-1940 (1881-1883)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Trambiyo (1⁄48&nbspINK)
Currency
Kori (1586-1947)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#54383
Rarity index
48%

Reverse

Trishul (Trident) mark in the middle, date (VS 1938) in Kutchi numerals below.
Devanagari lettering around

Lettering:
मिरजां महाराउ श्री खेंगारजी
१९३८

Translation: Mirza Maharao Shri Khengarji

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight varies 3.5 - 4 g, diameter varies 14-16 mm. Both coin and medal alignments exist.

No ' कच्छ' (Kutch) legend on the obverse.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Trambiyo coin from the Princely state of Kutch is that it was minted during the reign of Khengarji III, who was the ruler of Kutch from 1875 to 1942. The coin features an image of Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, on one side, and the Kutch coat of arms on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Khengarji III's reign, which were designed to promote trade and commerce in the region. Despite being made of copper, the 1 Trambiyo coin was considered a valuable currency in its time and was widely used in the Princely state of Kutch.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939 (1882)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Trambiyo - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1938-1940 (1881-1883) coin.