![2½ Kori - George V [Khengarji III] 1916-1926 front](/storage/images/2-Kori-George-V-Khengarji-III_48339_1.webp)
![2½ Kori - George V [Khengarji III] 1916-1926 back](/storage/images/2-Kori-George-V-Khengarji-III_48339_2.webp)
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2½ Kori - George V [Khengarji III]
| Silver (.937) | 6.935 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1916-1926 |
| Value | 2½ Kori (2.5 INK) |
| Currency | Kori (1586-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.937) |
| Weight | 6.935 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Legend in Urdu:"George V, Kaisar Hind, Zarb Bhuj, AD date"
Lettering: ١٩١٧
Translation: George V, Emperor of India, struck at Bhuj, 1917
Edge
Plain with edge lettering
Kutch, Bhuj in English and Nagari separated by asterisks
Lettering: * KUTCH * कच्छ * BHUJ ** भुज **
Interesting fact
The 2½ Kori coin from the Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states) made of Silver (.937) weighing 6.935 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of George V (Khengarji III) from 1916-1926, which was a time of great change in India, as it was transitioning from a British colony to an independent nation. This coin is a piece of history that represents the rich cultural heritage of the Princely state of Kutch and its significance in the history of Indian numismatics.
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![2½ Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] back](/storage/images/2-Kori-Victoria-Khengarji-III_27465_2.webp)
![2½ Kori - George V [Khengarji III] front](/storage/images/2-Kori-George-V-Khengarji-III_44429_1.webp)
![2½ Kori - George V [Khengarji III] back](/storage/images/2-Kori-George-V-Khengarji-III_44429_2.webp)