5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] (Kutch) 1937-1938 (1880-1881) front 5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] (Kutch) 1937-1938 (1880-1881) back
5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] (Kutch) 1937-1938 (1880-1881) photo
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5 Kori - Victoria [Khengarji III] Kutch

 
Silver (.937) 13.85 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Kutch (Indian princely states)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1937-1938 (1880-1881)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
5 Kori (5&nbspINK)
Currency
Kori (1586-1947)
Composition
Silver (.937)
Weight
13.85 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#88499
Rarity index
90%

Interesting 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 British colonial era.