© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Fanam - Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi
| Silver (.950) | 1.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1100-1106 (1925-1931) |
| Calendar | India - Kollam era |
| Value | 1 Fanam (⅐) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
"RV" monogram within a circle of dots, date below. Value in English and Malayalam surrounds monogram, all within a circle of dots
Lettering:
FANAM ONE
RV
1106
പണം ഒന്നു
Translation: One Fanam
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi CI (1895–1985) was the regent of the Kingdom of Travancore in southern India between 1924 and 1931. She, along with her younger cousin, Moolam Thirunal Sethu Parvathi Bayi were adopted into the Travancore Royal Family and were the granddaughters of the celebrated painter, Raja Ravi Varma.In 1924, Maharajah Moolam Thirunal died and his grand nephew and the heir to the throne, Sree Chithira Thirunal, was just 12 years old then. A regency became necessary, since the Maharajah was still a minor. It was decided, despite the opposition of the minor Maharajah's mother, Junior Maharani Sethu Parvathi Bayi, that Sethu Lakshmi Bayi should be Regent as she was the Senior Maharani until the minor King came of age in 1930.
Born: November 19, 1895, India
Died: 1985, Bengaluru, India
House: Travancore royal family
Predecessor: Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma
Successor: Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
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 Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, the Maharani of Travancore, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This fusion of Indian and European design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influences that were prevalent during the time period in which the coin was minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1103 (1928) | 700035 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1106 (1931) | 700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Fanam - Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi 1100-1106 (1925-1931) coin.
