1 Cash - Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma III ND (1830-1839) front 1 Cash - Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma III ND (1830-1839) back
1 Cash - Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma III ND (1830-1839) photo
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1 Cash - Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma III ND

 
Copper 0.68 g 8 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1830-1839
Value
1 Cash (1⁄448)
Currency
Rupee (1729-1947)
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.68 g
Diameter
8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#46077
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Seated deity, most likely, the Goddess Lakshmi holding lotus blooms, within circle, surrounded by beads

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Swathi Thirunaḷ‍ Rama Varma (Malayalam: സ്വാതി തിരുനാള്‍ രാമവർമ്മ) was the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Travancore, British India from 1813- 1846.
 Predecessor: Gowri Lakshmi Bayi
 Regent: Gowri Parvati Bayi (1815–1829)
 Successor: Uthram Thirunal
 Born: 16 April 1813, Travancore
 Died: 27 December 1846 (aged 33), Travancore
 Regnal name: H. H. Sree Padmanabhadasa Vanchipala Sree Ramavarma Kulasekhara Kiritapati Manney Sultan Maharajah Raja Ramaraja Bahadur, Shamsher Jang, Maharajah of Travancore
 Dynasty: Kulasekhara, Venad Swaroopam
 Father: Changanassery Lakshmipuram Palace's Raja Raja Varma Valiya Koyi Thampuran
 Mother: Gowri Lakshmi Bayi
Religion:Hinduismhttps://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/india-princely-states-travancore-cash-km-15-1830-39-cuid-1180038-duid-1578544

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma III, who was a prominent ruler of the Kingdom of Travancore in the 19th century. He was known for his progressive policies and reforms, which helped to modernize and develop the kingdom during his reign. Despite being a Hindu dynasty, the kingdom was known for its religious tolerance and cultural diversity, which is reflected in the coin's design.