![2½ Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1938-1956 (1881-1899) front](/storage/images/2-Kori-Victoria-Khengarji-III_27465_1.webp)
![2½ Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1938-1956 (1881-1899) back](/storage/images/2-Kori-Victoria-Khengarji-III_27465_2.webp)
© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2½ Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III]
| Silver (.937) | 6.9349 g | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1956 (1881-1899) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 2½ Kori (2.5 INK) |
| Currency | Kori (1586-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.937) |
| Weight | 6.9349 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Legend in Urdu:"Victoria Kaisar Hind, Zarb Bhuj, AD date, wreath surrounds
Lettering: ١٨٨١
Translation: Victoria, Empress of India, struck at Bhuj, AD 1881
Edge
Reeded with edge lettering
Kutch, Bhuj in English and Nagari separated by asterisks
Lettering: * KUTCH * कच्छ * BHUJ ** भुज **
Comment
- Y#36, weight 6.9gm, dia 24.1 mm, 1.98mm thick, closed crescent. Has जरब 'Zarb' (struck at) on second line- Y#36.1 & Y#36.2, dia 25.5 mm, 1.56mm thick, open crescent. No जरब 'Zarb' (struck at) on second line
- Y#36.2, plain circle around Persian legend on reverse (click on image below)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Kori 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 1881 to 1899. The coin features an image of Queen Victoria on one side and the Kutch coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver and weighed 6.9349 grams.
![2½ Kori - Victoria [Pragmalji II] front](/storage/images/2-Kori-Victoria-Pragmalji-II_46013_1.webp)
![2½ Kori - Victoria [Pragmalji II] back](/storage/images/2-Kori-Victoria-Pragmalji-II_46013_2.webp)
![2½ Kori - George V [Khengarji III] front](/storage/images/2-Kori-George-V-Khengarji-III_48339_1.webp)
![2½ Kori - George V [Khengarji III] back](/storage/images/2-Kori-George-V-Khengarji-III_48339_2.webp)
