Kingdom of Travancore Anantaraya 2 fanams - Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma, 1758 – 1798
Information
Country
Kingdom of Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore
Currency
Rupee
(1729 – 1947)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Fanams
Year
1758 – 1798
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
0.39
Diameter (mm)
7.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Fanams from Kingdom of Travancore. Issued from 1758 to 1798. Struck in Gold. Measures 7.5 mm and weighs 0.39 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
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758-1798) | — |
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