Kingdom of Travancore ½ Rupee - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI, 1889
Information
Country
Kingdom of Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore
Currency
Rupee
(1729 – 1947)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Rupee - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI
Year
1889
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
5.44
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Rupee - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI from Kingdom of Travancore. Issued in 1889. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.44 g.
- Obverse
- Shanku (Conch shell) within sprays, value in Malayalam 'Thiruvithamkoor Arra Roopa' Malayalam era date below (The Malayalam calendar was established in 825 AD, hence 1889-825=1064) (Travancore half rupee 1064)
- Reverse
- Value and date within sprays, legend in English surrounds
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | — | ME 1064 |
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