5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1881 front 5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1881 back
5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] 1881 photo
© Parimal (CC BY-NC-SA)

5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III]

1881 year
Silver 13.88 g 31.27 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1881
Value
5 Kori (5&nbspINK)
Currency
Kori (1586-1947)
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.88 g
Diameter
31.27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#90180
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Similar to Y#37
i.e. Leaves of wreath point counter-clockwise

Inscription: Victoria, Empress of India

Interesting fact

The 5 Kori coin from the Princely state of Kutch, issued in 1881 during the reign of Khengarji III, features an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver and weighing 13.88 grams, it was still considered a standard circulation coin, indicating that the princely state of Kutch had a robust economy and a high demand for currency at the time.