© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
¼ Rupee - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI Copper Trial
1086 (1910) year| Copper | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1086 (1910) |
| Calendar | India - Kollam era |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination and Date in wreath surrounded by King on top and State below.
Lettering:
RAMA VURMA
1/4 RUPEE
1086
TRAVANCORE
Edge
Milled
Comment
A Copper Pattern strike, not from the 1970s dissolution and thus likely an original strike to test the dies. AD Date is 1910 and Kollam date is 1086. More details are on the circulation issue page.
Interesting fact
The Pattern ¼ Rupee - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI (Copper Trial) 1086 (1910) from Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) made of Copper is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was a trial coin minted in 1910, and only a few samples were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
