© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Chuckram - Avittam Thirunal Bala Rama Varma ND
| Silver | 0.20 g | 5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1810 |
| Value | ½ Chuckram (1⁄56) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.20 g |
| Diameter | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sudarshana chakram (spinning discus used by the Hindu God Vishnu), within a circle of dots.
Also known as the Arra Chakram or Chinna Chakram in Malayalam
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Avittam Thirunal Bala Rama Varma (c. 1782 – 7 Nov 1810) was a ruler of the Indian princely state of Travancore from 1798 to 1810, succeeding his uncle Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma (Dharma Raja) on 12 February 1798. His reign was a time of disturbances and internal and external problems. The revolt of Velu Thampi (who as Dewan negotiated the formal alliance between Travancore and the British East India Company) occurred during his rule.Reign 1798 - 1810
Coronation 18 February 1798
Predecessor: Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma
Successor: Ayillyam Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi
Full name: Sripadmanabha Dasa Vanchipala Balaramavarma Kulashekhara kireedapathi Manne sulthan Maharajarajarama Rajabahadoor Shamsherjang Maharaja
House: Venad Swaroopam
Dynasty: Kulasekhara
Religion: Hinduism
- Many varieties with the conch shell large & small, facing both directions, with & without a dot in the middle exist (click on image below)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Chuckram coin from the Kingdom of Travancore is that it was minted during the reign of Avittam Thirunal Bala Rama Varma ND (1809-1810), who was known for his efforts to modernize the kingdom and promote social reforms. Despite being a small silver coin weighing only 0.20g, it is a valuable piece of history that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Indian Hindu dynasties.
