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1 Dokdo - Victoria [Khengarji III]
| Issuer | Kutch, Princely state of |
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| Year | 1881-1883 |
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| Value | 1 Dokdo (1⁄24 INK) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears a circular Urdu legend in the outer margin reading 'Victoria, Kaisar-i-Hind, Zarb Bhuj' (Victoria, Empress of India, struck at Bhuj). The central field displays the Anno Domini date in Arabic-Indic numerals, with a dagger motif below. The inscriptions are rendered in Naskh-style Arabic script typical of Kutch princely coinage of the Victorian era. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a circular Devanagari legend in the outer margin reading 'Mirza Maharao Shree Khengarji', identifying the reigning ruler of Kutch, Khengarji III. A trisul (trident) device occupies the upper central field, while the Vikrama Samvat regnal year is displayed in the centre. The design follows the bilingual format characteristic of Kutch princely issues, combining indigenous dynastic titulature with traditional Hindu symbolism. |
| Reverse script | Devanagari |
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