![5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1947-1956 (1890-1899) front](/storage/images/5-Kori-Victoria-Khengarji-III_44348_1.webp)
![5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1947-1956 (1890-1899) back](/storage/images/5-Kori-Victoria-Khengarji-III_44348_2.webp)
© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III]
| Silver (.937) | 13.87 g | 31.40 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1947-1956 (1890-1899) |
| Calendar | Vikram Samvat |
| Value | 5 Kori (5 INK) |
| Currency | Kori (1586-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.937) |
| Weight | 13.87 g |
| Diameter | 31.40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Legend in Urdu: Victoria Kaisar Hind, Zarb Bhuj, AD date all surrounded by a wreath
Lettering: ١٨٩۴
Translation: Victoria, Empress of India, struck at Bhuj, AD 1894
Edge
Reeded with edge lettering
Lettering: BHUJ ** KUTCH
Comment
Diameter varies 31.4 - 31.9 mmInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kori coin from the Princely state of Kutch is that it features a unique blend of traditional Indian and British colonial influences in its design. The coin's obverse side 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.
![5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] front](/storage/images/5-Kori-Victoria-Khengarji-III_43539_1.webp)
![5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] back](/storage/images/5-Kori-Victoria-Khengarji-III_43539_2.webp)
![5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] front](/storage/images/5-Kori-Victoria-Khengarji-III_76518_1.webp)
![5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] back](/storage/images/5-Kori-Victoria-Khengarji-III_76518_2.webp)