© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
3 Dokda - Jam Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Jadeja
1942 (1885) year| Copper | 19.2 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Nawanagar (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1942 (1885) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 3 Dokda (⅛) |
| Currency | Kori (1540-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legend in Devnagari: Tran Dokda, dagger below
Lettering: त्रण दोकडा
Translation: Three Dokda
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies: 18.00-19.60 grams- Ruler of Nawanagar, His Highness Maharajadhiraj Maharaja Jam Shri Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Jadeja
- The 2nd reign of Shams al-Din Muzaffar Shah -III was ended by the Mughals in AH 991 (AD 1583), this coin was issued in his name in AD 1885 so the AH date on this coin is a frozen date.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Jam Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Jadeja, the ruler of the Princely state of Nawanagar, in a traditional Indian style, while the reverse side features a depiction of a sailing ship, which was a common motif in Western coinage. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influences that were present in India during the time period.
