3 Dokda - George VI [Khengarji III] 1993 (1936) front 3 Dokda - George VI [Khengarji III] 1993 (1936) back
3 Dokda - George VI [Khengarji III] 1993 (1936) photo
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3 Dokda - George VI [Khengarji III]

1993 (1936) year
Copper 16.6 g 33.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1993 (1936)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
3 Dokda (⅛&nbspINK)
Currency
Kori (1586-1947)
Composition
Copper
Weight
16.6 g
Diameter
33.3 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#128627
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

In center, trident, value, VS date below.
Outer margin, legend in Devanagari

Lettering: १૯૯३

Translation:
3 dokda, (VS)1993
Maharao Shri Khengarji Sawai Bahadur*Kutch*

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 3 Dokda coin from the Princely state of Kutch featuring George VI [Khengarji III] is interesting because it was minted in 1993, yet it bears the date 1936, which is 57 years prior. This is likely a commemorative coin, but it is unclear what the occasion was.