© Vic S
© Vic S
1 Fanam - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma ND
1901 year| Silver (.950) | 1.5 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1901 |
| Value | 1 Fanam (⅐) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
RV for Rama Varma in circle of beads, value in English and Malayalam
Lettering:
ONE FANAM
ഒരു പണം
Translation: One fanam
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma was the ruling Maharajah of the Indian state of Travancore between 1885 and 1924, succeeding his uncle Maharajah Visakham Thirunal (1880–1885).
Predecessor: Visakham Thirunal Rama Varma
Successor: Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (Regent)
Born: September 25, 1857
Died: March 7, 1924 (aged 66)
Full name: HH The Maharajah of Travancore Sree Padmanabhadasa Vanchipala Sir Rama Varma VI
House: Venad Swaroopam
Dynasty: Kulasekhara
Father: Changanassery Raja Raja Varma
Mother: Rani Lakshmi Bayi
Religion: Hinduism
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fanam coin from the Kingdom of Travancore is that it features a unique blend of Indian and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma ND (1901), the ruler of the kingdom at the time, in a traditional Indian style. However, the reverse side features a depiction of a crowned lion, a common motif in European heraldry, surrounded by the words "One Fanam" in English and "एक फनम" in Devanagari script. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during the period of British colonialism in India.
