3 Dokda - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1951-1955 (1894-1898) front 3 Dokda - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1951-1955 (1894-1898) back
3 Dokda - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1951-1955 (1894-1898) photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

3 Dokda - Victoria [Khengarji III]

 
Copper 19.5 g 33.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1951-1955 (1894-1898)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
3 Dokda (⅛&nbspINK)
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
References
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.