1 Chuckram - Ayilyam Thirunal Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bayi ND (1811-1901) front 1 Chuckram - Ayilyam Thirunal Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bayi ND (1811-1901) back
1 Chuckram - Ayilyam Thirunal Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bayi ND (1811-1901) photo

1 Chuckram - Ayilyam Thirunal Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bayi ND

 
Silver 0.38 g 6.38 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1811-1901
Value
1 Chuckram (1⁄28)
Currency
Rupee (1729-1947)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.38 g
Diameter
6.38 mm
Thickness
1.67 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21888
Rarity index
36%

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

- Ruler: Ayilyam Thirunal Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bayi
 Reign: AD 1810 - 1815 (ME 986-90)
 Predecessor: Avittam Thirunal Balarama Varma
 Successor: Uthrittathi Thirunal Rani Gouri Parvati Bayi
 Born: 1791, Travancore
 Died: 1815, Travancore
 Consort: Raja Raja Varma Koil Thampuran of Changanassery
 Full name: Her Highness, Sree Padmanabhasevini Vanchidharma Vardhini Raja Rajeshwari Maharani Ayilyom Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi Maharani Of Travancore
 House: Venad Swaroopam
 Dynasty: Kulasekhara
 Religion: Hinduism

- Two types exist, KM# C8 without dot at center over leaf spray, & KM# 21 with dot over leaf spray (see image)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ayilyam Thirunal Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bayi, who was the queen of the Kingdom of Travancore from 1811 to 1901. She was known for her progressive policies and efforts to modernize the kingdom, including the introduction of new currency and the promotion of education and healthcare. The coin's design reflects her legacy and the rich history of the Kingdom of Travancore.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1811-1901)  - - - - - -

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