© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Chuckram - Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma ND
| Silver | 0.37 g | 7 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1880 |
| Value | 1 Chuckram (1⁄28) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.37 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
12 pellets (some off flan) above a crescent representing the Rasi or the 12 signs of the zodiac. Flowers/sprays below. Travancore was a major center of Black pepper exports from India and there are opinions that the flowers/sprays represent pepper vines. They are more likely lotus flowers associated with the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma, was the ruler of the princely state of Travancore in India from 1860 to 1880. His reign was highly successful with Travancore gaining the appellation of "model state of India". Ayilyam Thirunal was the nephew of Uthram Thirunal and Swathi Thirunal and grandson of the celebrated Gowri Lakshmi Bayi.- Predecessor: Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma
Successor : Visakham Thirunal Rama Varma
Born: March 14, 1832
Died: May 30, 1880 (aged 48)
House: Venad Swaroopam
Dynasty: Kulasekhara
Father: Punartham Thirunal Rama Varma Koil Thampuran
Mother: Gowri Rukmini Bayi
Religion: Hinduism
- Two types exist, KM# 21 with dot over leaf spray & KM# C8 without dot at center over leaf spray (see image)
The diameter of a coin depends on its thickness. There are samples with a diameter of 5-6 mm and a thickness of 1.7 mm.
Thus, this coin is one of the smallest circulation coins in history.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Chuckram coin from the Kingdom of Travancore is that it was minted during the reign of Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma ND (1860-1880), who was known for his efforts to modernize and develop the kingdom, including the introduction of new currency and the expansion of trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1860-1880) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Chuckram - Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma ND (1860-1880) coin.
