2½ Kori - Victoria [Pragmalji II] 1875 front 2½ Kori - Victoria [Pragmalji II] 1875 back
2½ Kori - Victoria [Pragmalji II] 1875 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

2½ Kori - Victoria [Pragmalji II]

1875 year
Silver (.937) 6.935 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1875
Value
2½ Kori (2.5&nbspINK)
Currency
Kori (1586-1947)
Composition
Silver (.937)
Weight
6.935 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#46013
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Within circle, legend in Urdu:"Malika/mu'azzamah, Queen Victoria, zarb Bhujnagar, kori do-wa-nasf, AH date"

Lettering: ١٨٧۵

Translation: Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, struck at Bhuj city, 2 1/2 kori AH 1875

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2½ Kori - Victoria [Pragmalji II] 1875 coin from the Princely state of Kutch is that it features a unique blend of Indian and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Queen Victoria, while the reverse side features a depiction of a traditional Indian temple, showcasing the cultural fusion that was characteristic of the Indian princely states during the colonial era.