½ Rupee - Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II
1112 (1937) year| Silver (.950) | 5.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1112 (1937) |
| Calendar | India - Kollam era |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Value, date below, within sprays, legend in English surrounds
Lettering:
BALA RAMA VARMA
HALF
RUPEE
1112
TRAVANCORE
Edge
Milled with edge lettering (similar to KM 64)
Lettering: B R V
Translation: Bala Rama Varma
Comment
- Sree Padmanbhadasa Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, popularly known as Sree Chithira Thirunal, was the last ruling Maharaja of the Princely State of Travancore, in southern India till 1949 and later the Titular Maharajah of Travancore till 1991. He was the eldest son of Moolam Thirunal Sethu Parvathi Bayi, and Sri Pooram Nal Ravi Varma Koyi Thampuran of the Royal House of Kilimanoor. He became the Maharajah of Travancore, at the age of 12, upon the death of his maternal great uncle, the then Maharajah of Travancore Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, on August 7, 1924. He reigned under the regency of his maternal aunt, Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (1924-1931), until he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers on November 6, 1931.
Reign : 1924 - 1949
Coronation: August 7, 1924
Predecessor: Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI
Regent: Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (1924-1931)
Successor: Monarchy abolished after Indian Independence
Born: November 7, 1912, Travancore
Died: July 20, 1991 (aged 78), Thiruvananthapuram
Regnal name: Major General H. H. Sree Padmanabhadasa Vanchipala Sir Balarama Varma III Kulasekhara Kiritapathi Manney Sultan Maharajah Raja Ramaraja Bahadur Shamsher Jang, Maharajah of Travancore, GCSI, GCIE
House: Thrippappoor Keezhperur Swaroopam, Venad Swaroopam
Father: Pooram Nal Ravi Varma Kochu Koyi Thampuran of Kilimanor
Mother: Amma Maharani Moolam Thirunal Sethu Parvathi Bayi of Travancore
Religion: Hinduism
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II, the ruler of the Kingdom of Travancore, in a traditional Indian style, while the reverse side features the Travancore coat of arms, which incorporates elements of European heraldry. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influences that existed between India and Europe during the time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1112 (1937) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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