Kingdom of Travancore Puvitta Ananthrayan Panam- Ayillyam Thirunal Rani Gouri Laxmi Bayi, 1811 – 1841
Information
Country
Kingdom of Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore
Currency
Rupee
(1729 – 1947)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Fanams
Year
1811 – 1841
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
0.36
Diameter (mm)
6.98
Thickness (mm)
1.34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Fanams from Kingdom of Travancore. Issued from 1811 to 1841. Struck in Gold. Measures 6.98 mm and weighs 0.36 g.
- Obverse
- Design evolved from kaliyan fanams of South east India. Chuckram within a large crescent above vishnupadam (feet of Lord Vishnu) that is represented by two curved lines and 10 pellets,for the toes.
- Reverse
- Twelve pellets within a curve considered as the 12 Rasi or the signs of the zodiac, flanked by sprays with flowers
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1811-1841) | — |
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