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½ Panam - Avittam Thirunal Bala Rama Varma ND
| Copper | 2.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1810 |
| Value | ½ Fanam (1⁄14) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#191154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stylized conch, surrounded by legend in Malayalam 'Ara Panam'
Lettering: അര പണം
Translation: Half Panam
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
- Note: previously KM#1
- Another type (click image below)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lord Vishnu, which is a departure from the usual depiction of the king or emperor on coins of that time. This suggests that the kingdom of Travancore placed great importance on religious and cultural symbols.
