Kingdom of Travancore 8 Cash - Uthrittathi Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi, 991
Information
Country
Kingdom of Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore
Currency
Rupee
(1729 – 1947)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Cash
Year
991
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
4.8
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Cash from Kingdom of Travancore. Issued in 991. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.8 g.
- Obverse
- Trident with date below (Malayalam calendar) 991. The Malayalam calendar was started in 825 AD, making the date on this coin 991+825 = 1816 AD (991)
- Reverse
- Hooded serpent flanked by lotus blooms, lettering "Kasu 8" in Tamil below (Cash 8)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 991 (1816) | — | Malayalam Era 991 |
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