© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Fanam - Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II
| Silver (.500) | 1.51 g | 15.72 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1116-1121 (1941-1946) |
| Calendar | India - Kollam era |
| Value | 1 Fanam (⅐) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.51 g |
| Diameter | 15.72 mm |
| Thickness | 1.04 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within circle of beads. Legend in English outside
Lettering:
BALA RAMA VARMA
ONE
FANAM
1118
TRAVANCORE
Edge
Milled
Comment
- 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
- KM61 & KM 65 are similar but have different designs for the conch shell on obverse, type size is larger on KM 61
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fanam coin from the Kingdom of Travancore is that it features an image of Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II, who was the ruler of the kingdom from 1941 to 1946. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his image on one side, while the other side features the symbol of the kingdom, the conch shell. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Indian Hindu dynasties.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1116 (1941) | 2096000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1118 (1943) | 4157000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1121 (1946) | 1925000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Fanam - Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II 1116-1121 (1941-1946) coin.
