Ananthavarahan - Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma ND (1758-1798) front Ananthavarahan - Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma ND (1758-1798) back
Ananthavarahan - Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma ND (1758-1798) photo
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Ananthavarahan - Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma ND

 
Gold 3.48 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1758-1798
Value
3 Rupees, 15 Annas and 5 Paisas (3.98)
Currency
Rupee (1729-1947)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.48 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#365779
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Granulated surface

Edge

Plain

Comment

- There are two different types of Anantha Varahan, one: without lotus sprigs and the other with lotus sprigs. Coins of Rani Lakshmi Bayi typically have lotus sprigs .
- Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma is also known as Dharma Raja

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe in Hindu mythology, on one side, and the king's name and title in Malayalam on the other side. This highlights the cultural and religious significance of Hinduism in the Kingdom of Travancore during that time period.