Kingdom of Travancore ½ Rupee - Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, 1103 – 1107
Information
Country
Kingdom of Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore
Currency
Rupee
(1729 – 1947)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Rupee - Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi
Year
1103 – 1107
Composition
Silver (.950)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.33
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Rupee - Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi from Kingdom of Travancore. Issued from 1103 to 1107. Struck in Silver (.950). Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.33 g.
- Obverse
- Conch shell flanked by sprays, value in Malayalam 'Thiruvithamkoor Arra Roopa' surrounds (Travancore Half Rupee)
- Reverse
- Value and date within sprays, English legend surrounds
- Edge
- Milled with edge lettering 'RV' (Rama Varma)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1107 (1932) | 400K | — | 1931-32 | 45% | |
| 1106 (1931) | 500K | € 33,00 | 1930-31 | 70% | |
| 1103 (1928) | 100K | — | 1927-28. | 20% |
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