India › Indian princely states › Kutch 3 Dokda - George V [Khengarji III] Rare coin

Description

Issuer	Kutch (Indian princely states)
Emperor	British India › George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1985-1992 (1928-1935)
Calendar	Vikram Samvat
Value	3 Dokda (⅛ INK)
Currency	Kori (1586-1948)
Composition	Copper
Weight	16.65 g
Diameter	33.3 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes

This is an exceptional rare copper coin from the Indian princely state of Kutch, issued during the reign of Maharaja Khengarji III under the British imperial period. Minted between 1928-1935 (in Vikram Samvat calendar 1985-1992), this 3 Dokda denomination coin represents one-eighth of an Indian Kori and is a significant piece of numismatic history. Struck in pure copper using the milled technique, the coin weighs 16.65 grams with a diameter of 33.3mm, displaying the characteristic round shape with medal alignment. As a demonetized currency, this coin is no longer in circulation, making it a highly sought-after collectible for Indian numismatists and history enthusiasts. Kutch coins are particularly prized among collectors due to their limited mintage and historical significance during the transition period of British India. The coin's craftsmanship and copper composition showcase the monetary systems of pre-independence Indian princely states. This rare piece offers both historical value and investment potential, representing an important artifact from the George V era when British influence shaped coinage across the Indian subcontinent.