Kingdom of Travancore ½ Chuckram - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI, 1880 – 1924
Information
Country
Kingdom of Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore
Currency
Rupee
(1729 – 1947)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Chuckram
Year
1880 – 1924
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
5.03
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Chuckram from Kingdom of Travancore. Issued from 1880 to 1924. Struck in Copper. Measures 16 mm and weighs 5.03 g.
- Obverse
- Sankhu (Conch Shell) surrounded by value in Malayalam "Ara Chuckram", all within a circle of beads (Half Chuckram)
- Reverse
- Sudarshana Chakra, six pointed star within circle, surrounded by a circle of beads (Half Chuckram)
- Edge
- Plain Thick & thin planchets (see image below)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1885-1924) | — | second issue - 19-21 mm flan | 53% | |
| ND (1880-1885) | — | first issue - 16-17mm flan | 71% |
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