© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Cash - Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma II ND
| Copper | 1.2 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1849-1860 |
| Value | 2 Cash (1⁄224) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sudarsana chuckram (six pointed star), all within a circle of dots
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma (26 September 1814 – 18 August 1860) was the Maharajah of Travancore state in southern India, succeeding his elder brother Maharajah Swathi Thirunal in 1846 till his demise in 1860. Known for his progressive rule, he abolished slavery in the kingdom. He was succeeded by his nephew Maharajah Ayilyam Thirunal in 1860.Predecessor: Swathi Thirunal
Successor: Ayilyam Thirunal
Born: September 26, 1814
Died: August 18, 1860 (aged 45)
House: Venad Swaroopam
Dynasty: Kulasekhara
Father: Changanasseri Rajaraja Varma Koyithampuran
Mother: Gowri Lakshmi Bayi
Religion: Hinduism
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma II, the ruler of the Kingdom of Travancore, on one side, and a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on the other. This highlights the blending of secular and religious themes in the coinage of the time period.
