© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
Viraraya Fanam ND
1881 year| Silver | 0.3 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 1 Fanam (⅐) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Stylized boar
Edge
Plain
Comment
Though the Viraraya fanams (KM#29 silver and KM#30 gold) are listed under Travancore, they were issued by various rulers in Ceylon (Rajas of Kandy) and along the Malabar coast in India. Various types were used all along the Malabar coast. They are found in Travancore because coins might have probably been used in trade. There is no documentation of these coins being issued by Travancore rulers.Varieties with a dot and different shapes of crescent exist (see image)
Interesting fact
The Viraraya Fanam ND (1881) coin from the Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties) is interesting because it was made of silver and weighs only 0.3 grams, making it one of the smallest silver coins ever minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1881) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Viraraya Fanam ND (1881) coin.
