Kingdom of Travancore 1 Cash - Uthrittathi Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi, 991 – 997

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Travancore Kingdom of Travancore
Currency Rupee (1729 – 1947)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Cash
Year 991 – 997
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 0.6
Diameter (mm) 10
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Cash from Kingdom of Travancore. Issued from 991 to 997. Struck in Copper. Measures 10 mm and weighs 0.6 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 = 1815-16 AD (991 (Malayalam era date, in Tamil script))
Reverse
Hooded serpent flanked by lotus blooms, lettering "Kasu 1" (Cash 1) below (Cash 1)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
997  1821 AD 17%
991  1815 AD 83%

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