© Sunil Joseph
© Sunil Joseph
2 Chuckrams - Avittam Thirunal Bala Rama Varma ND
| Silver | 0.75 g | 8.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1810 |
| Value | 2 Chuckrams (1⁄14) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 8.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sudarshana chakram (spinning discus used by the Hindu God Vishnu). Surrounded by legend in Malayalam 'Padhmanabhan'
Lettering: പത്മനാഭൻ
Translation: Padhmanabhan (another name for Hindu God Vishnu)
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Avittam Thirunal Bala Rama Varma (c. 1782 – 7 Nov 1810) was a ruler of the Indian princely state of Travancore from 1798 to 1810, succeeding his uncle Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma (Dharma Raja) on 12 February 1798. His reign was a time of disturbances and internal and external problems. The revolt of Velu Thampi (who as Dewan negotiated the formal alliance between Travancore and the British East India Company) occurred during his rule.Reign 1798 - 1810
Coronation 18 February 1798
Predecessor: Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma
Successor: Ayillyam Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi
Full name: Sripadmanabha Dasa Vanchipala Balaramavarma Kulashekhara kireedapathi Manne sulthan Maharajarajarama Rajabahadoor Shamsherjang Maharaja
House: Venad Swaroopam
Dynasty: Kulasekhara
Religion: Hinduism
Image of another coin with variations on obverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lord Vishnu, the Hindu deity, on one side, and the royal emblem of the Kingdom of Travancore on the other. This highlights the cultural and religious significance of Hinduism in the region during that time period.
