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Estimated Value
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Name or Denominations
1 Fanam (⅐)
Issuer
Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Ruler
Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma V (1885-1924)
Year of Minting
1901-1911
Currency
Rupee (1729-1947)
Shape
Round
Rarity
Rare
Weight
1.51 g
Diameter
15.4 mm
Thickness
1.08 mm
Material
Silver (.950)
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Plain
Technique
Milled
Front design
NA
Back design
RV for Rama Varma in circle of beads, denomination in English and Malayalam
Year of Minting
1901-1911
Maharaja
Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma V (1885-1924)
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Reverse: FANAM ONE RV പണം ഒന്നു
Context
- Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma was the ruling Maharajah of the Indian state of Travancore between 1885 and 1924, succeeding his uncle Maharajah Visakham Thirunal (1880–1885). Predecessor: Visakham Thirunal Rama Varma Successor: Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (Regent) Born: September 25, 1857 Died: March 7, 1924 (aged 66) Full name: HH The Maharajah of Travancore Sree Padmanabhadasa Vanchipala Sir Rama Varma VI House: Venad Swaroopam Dynasty: Kulasekhara Father: Changanassery Raja Raja Varma Mother: Rani Lakshmi Bayi Religion: Hinduism - Many die variations exist - Mostly to do with differences in the Conch Shell on obverse and the spacing of words on the reverse (see image below)
Rarity
Rare
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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