© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
Kaliyan Panam - Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma ND
| Gold | 0.36 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1830 |
| Value | 1 Fanam (⅐) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#84517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
12 pellets considered to represent the 12 Rasi (signs of the zodiac), lines and dots below
Edge
Plain
Comment
- This coinage was from the early part of the establishment of the Travancore kingdom, an exact date is not determined- Weight varies 0.35 - 0.37 grams
- Diameter varies 7 - 9 mm
- Marthanda Varma (Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma) was ruler of the southern Indian state of Travancore from 1729 until his death in 1758. He is most celebrated for crushing the Dutch expansionist designs at the Battle of Colachel in 1741. Varma then adopted a European mode of martial discipline and expanded his domain to encompass what became the modern state of Travancore.
Reign: 1729–1758
Predecessor: Rama Varma
Successor: Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma ("Dharma Raja")
Born: Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, 1705, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram
Died: July 7, 1758 (aged 52), Padmanabhapuram, Kanyakumari
Regnal name: Sree Padmanabhadasa Vanchiaala Maharajah Sree Anizham Thirunal Veerabaala Marthanda Varma Kulasekhara Perumal
Father: Raghava Varma, Kilimanur Palace
Mother: Karthika Thirunal Uma Devi, Queen of Attingal
Religion: Hinduism
- Later issues were made of billon, debased metal and even copper (an example in image below).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kaliyan Panam - Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma ND (1790-1830) coin from the Kingdom of Travancore is that it was made of gold and weighed 0.36 grams. This makes it a unique and valuable coin, as most coins from this time period were made of less valuable metals like copper or silver. The fact that it was made of gold suggests that it was a high-denomination coin, possibly used for large transactions or as a symbol of wealth and power. Additionally, the fact that it was issued during the reign of Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, who was known for his progressive policies and patronage of the arts, makes it a significant piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1790-1830) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Kaliyan Panam - Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma ND (1790-1830) coin.
