© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Chuckram - Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma ND
| Silver | 0.37 g | 7 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1860 |
| Value | 1 Chuckram (1⁄28) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.37 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
12 pellets (some off flan) above a crescent representing the Rasi or the 12 signs of the zodiac
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Marthanda Varma (Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma) was ruler of the southern Indian state of Travancore from 1729 until his death in 1758. He is most celebrated for crushing the Dutch expansionist designs at the Battle of Colachel in 1741. Varma then adopted a European mode of martial discipline and expanded his domain to encompass what became the modern state of Travancore.Reign: 1729–1758
Predecessor: Rama Varma
Successor: Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma ("Dharma Raja")
Born: Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, 1705, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram
Died: July 7, 1758 (aged 52), Padmanabhapuram, Kanyakumari
Regnal name: Sree Padmanabhadasa Vanchiaala Maharajah Sree Anizham Thirunal Veerabaala Marthanda Varma Kulasekhara Perumal
Father: Raghava Varma, Kilimanur Palace
Mother: Karthika Thirunal Uma Devi, Queen of Attingal
Religion: Hinduism
- KM# 1 does not have flowers/sprays on the reverse (see image)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Chuckram coin from the Kingdom of Travancore is that it was minted during the reign of Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, who was the ruler of the kingdom from 1729 to 1758. During his reign, the kingdom experienced significant cultural and economic growth, and the coinage system was reformed, leading to the introduction of new coin denominations like the 1 Chuckram. The coin's design features the royal emblem of the Travancore kingdom, which includes a conch shell, a sword, and a bow, symbolizing the kingdom's military power and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1600-1860) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Chuckram - Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma ND (1600-1860) coin.
