© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Chuckram - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI ND
| Copper | 5.03 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1880-1924 |
| Value | ½ Chuckram (1⁄56) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.03 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Sudarshana Chakra, six pointed star within circle, surrounded by a circle of beads
Translation: Half Chuckram
Edge
Plain
Thick & thin planchets (see image below)
Comment
- Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma was the ruling Maharajah of the Indian state of Travancore between 1885 and 1924, succeeding his uncle Maharajah Visakham Thirunal (1880–1885).Predecessor: Visakham Thirunal Rama Varma
Successor: Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (Regent)
Born: September 25, 1857
Died: March 7, 1924 (aged 66)
Full name: HH The Maharajah of Travancore Sree Padmanabhadasa Vanchipala Sir Rama Varma VI
House: Venad Swaroopam
Dynasty: Kulasekhara
Father: Changanassery Raja Raja Varma
Mother: Rani Lakshmi Bayi
Religion: Hinduism
-1st issue: 1880-1885 - Visakhom Tirunal Rama Varma (V)
small 16-17mm, thick and bold strike, heavier issue: 5.16g - 5.18g (see image above)
2nd issue: 1885-1924 - Sree Moolam Tirunal Rama Varma (VI)
large 19-21 mm, thin strike, lighter in weight: 4.86g - 5.09g (see image below)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI, the Maharaja of Travancore, on one side, and a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on the other. This highlights the cultural and religious significance of the coin and the importance of Hinduism in the Kingdom of Travancore during that time period.
