© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Chuckram - Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II
1114 (1938-1940) years| Bronze | 8.0 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1114 (1938-1940) |
| Value | 1 Chuckram (1⁄28) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.0 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Sankha (conch shell) flanked by sprays within circle. Outside circle Legend in English and Malayalam ' Thiruvithamkoor Oru Chuckram'
Lettering:
TRAVANCORE- -ONE CHUCKRAM
തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര് ഒരു ചക്രം
Translation: Travancore One Chuckram
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies: Dated variety 9.5gm to 10gm. The undated variety varies from 7.5gm to 8gm- Sree Padmanbhadasa Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, popularly known as Sree Chithira Thirunal, was the last ruling Maharaja of the Princely State of Travancore, in southern India till 1949 and later the Titular Maharajah of Travancore till 1991. He was the eldest son of Moolam Thirunal Sethu Parvathi Bayi, and Sri Pooram Nal Ravi Varma Koyi Thampuran of the Royal House of Kilimanoor. He became the Maharajah of Travancore, at the age of 12, upon the death of his maternal great uncle, the then Maharajah of Travancore Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, on August 7, 1924. He reigned under the regency of his maternal aunt, Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (1924-1931), until he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers on November 6, 1931.
Reign : 1924 - 1949
Coronation: August 7, 1924
Predecessor: Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI
Regent: Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (1924-1931)
Successor: Monarchy abolished after Indian Independence
Born: November 7, 1912, Travancore
Died: July 20, 1991 (aged 78), Thiruvananthapuram
Regnal name: Major General H. H. Sree Padmanabhadasa Vanchipala Sir Balarama Varma III Kulasekhara Kiritapathi Manney Sultan Maharajah Raja Ramaraja Bahadur Shamsher Jang, Maharajah of Travancore, GCSI, GCIE
House: Thrippappoor Keezhperur Swaroopam, Venad Swaroopam
Father: Pooram Nal Ravi Varma Kochu Koyi Thampuran of Kilimanor
Mother: Amma Maharani Moolam Thirunal Sethu Parvathi Bayi of Travancore
Religion: Hinduism
- Dated variety (click on image below)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II, who was the Maharaja of Travancore from 1938 to 1940. He was known for his progressive policies and efforts to modernize the kingdom, and his image on the coin reflects his importance in the history of Travancore.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1114 (1938) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ND (1940) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Chuckram - Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II 1114 (1938-1940) coin.
