© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Cash - Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma II ND
| Copper | 0.6 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1849-1860 |
| Value | 1 Cash (1⁄448) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Sudarsana chuckram (six pointed star), all within a circle of dots
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma (26 September 1814 – 18 August 1860) was the Maharajah of Travancore state in southern India, succeeding his elder brother Maharajah Swathi Thirunal in 1846 till his demise in 1860. Known for his progressive rule, he abolished slavery in the kingdom. He was succeeded by his nephew Maharajah Ayilyam Thirunal in 1860.- 1 cash copper coins were issued by the proclamation of 1024 ME (1849 AD). Copper coins in this design, with SriKrishna and Sudarshan Chakra were issued in the denominations of eight cash, four cash, two cash and one cash
Predecessor: Swathi Thirunal
Successor: Ayilyam Thirunal
Born: September 26, 1814
Died: August 18, 1860 (aged 45)
House: Venad Swaroopam
Dynasty: Kulasekhara
Father: Changanasseri Rajaraja Varma Koyithampuran
Mother: Gowri Lakshmi Bayi
Religion: Hinduism
- Over the years, the design of the 1 cash coin changed across various rulers thus many varieties exist (click image below). The initial form of the design is KM 16 which was issued during the time of Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma II in 1849 AD and it degenerated into KM 34, a stick figure by the time of Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma in 1885 AD.
Locally these type of coins were called ‘Bomma (puppet) cash’
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma II, the ruler of the Kingdom of Travancore, on one side, and a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on the other. This highlights the cultural and religious significance of the coin and the importance of Hinduism in the region. Additionally, the fact that it is made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for widespread use among the general population, rather than being a rare or commemorative coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1849-1860) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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