© Joseph Kunnappally
3 Dokda - Victoria [Khengarji III]
| Copper | 19.5 g | 33.2 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1951-1955 (1894-1898) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 3 Dokda (⅛ INK) |
| Currency | Kori (1586-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19.5 g |
| Diameter | 33.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#67663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
In center, 'sanah' AD date, dagger below.
Outer margin, divided legend in Urdu (from top, anticlockwise): Victoria/ Kaisar Hind/zarb/Bhuj
Lettering: ١٨٩٩
Translation:
Year 1899
Victoria/Empress of India/struck at/Bhuj
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of traditional Indian and British colonial influences in its design. 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 prevalent during the time of the Princely states in India.