Kingdom of Travancore ½ Anantaraya, 1758 – 1798
1 Fanam
Information
Country
Kingdom of Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore
Currency
Rupee
(1729 – 1947)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Fanam
Year
1758 – 1798
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
0.19
Diameter (mm)
6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Fanam from Kingdom of Travancore. Issued from 1758 to 1798. Struck in Gold. Measures 6 mm and weighs 0.19 g.
- Obverse
- 4 pellets above a crescent. 'Vishnupaadam' (the feet of Vishnu - a Hindu God) represented by two curved lines and ten pellets for toes - all within a circle of dots. Also known as Half Anantharaayan Panam in Malayalam
- Reverse
- 12 pellets above a crescent representing the 'Rasi' or signs of the zodiac. Lines and pellets below - all within a circle of dots
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758-1798) | — |
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