Obverse © Joseph Kunnappally – Reverse © Joseph K
Obverse © Joseph Kunnappally – Reverse © Joseph K
¼ Rupee - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI
| Silver (.949) | 2.72 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1082-1106 (1906-1930) |
| Calendar | India - Kollam era |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.949) |
| Weight | 2.72 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within sprays, legend in English surrounds
Lettering:
RAMA VURMA
1/4 RUPEE
1087
TRAVANCORE
Edge
Milled
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
- Variation in date fonts for 1087 date (see image)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI, who was the Maharaja of Travancore from 1906 to 1930. During his rule, the kingdom of Travancore underwent significant modernization and development, including the introduction of new currency, like this ¼ Rupee coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1087 (1911) | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1103 (1927) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1106 (1930) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Rupee - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI 1082-1106 (1906-1930) coin.
