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8 Cash - Uthrittathi Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi
991 (1816) year| Copper | 4.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 991 (1816) |
| Calendar | India - Kollam era |
| Value | 8 Cash (1⁄56) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#46078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hooded serpent flanked by lotus blooms, lettering "Kasu 8" in Tamil below
Lettering: காசு ௮
Translation: Cash 8
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Uthrittathi Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi (1802–1853) was the Regent of the Indian state of Travancore who succeeded her sister Maharani Gowri Lakshmi Bayi from 1815 till her regency was relinquished in favour of her nephew, Maharajah Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, in 1829.Reign: 1815–1829
Predecessor: Ayillyam Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi
Successor: Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma
Full name: Her Highness Sree Padmanabhasevini Vanchi Dharma Vardhini Raja Rajeshwari Maharani Uthrittathi Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi, Attingal Elaya Thampuran, Regent Maharani of Travancore.
House: Venad Swaroopam
Dynasty: Kulasekhara
Religion: Hinduism
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and European influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Uthrittathi Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi, the queen of Travancore, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a conch shell, which is a common motif in Hinduism. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and diversity of the Kingdom of Travancore, which was a princely state in British India.
