Joseph Kunnappally

1 Fanam – Travancore

Standard circulation coins

India

Context

Years: 1941–1946

Country: India

Issuer: Travancore

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma II

Currency:

Rupee

(1729—1947)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 8,178,000

Material

Diameter: 15.72 mm

Weight: 1.51 g

Silver weight: 0.76 g

Thickness: 1.04 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #65

Numista: #17566

Value

Bullion value: $2.15

Obverse

Description:

Shanku in a dotted circle, flanked by sprays.

Reverse

Description:

Bead circle: denomination and date. English legend outside.

Inscription:

BALA RAMA VARMA

ONE

FANAM

1118

TRAVANCORE

Edge

Milled

Mints

Name	Mark
Mumbai / Bombay	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1941	—	2,096,000
1943	—	4,157,000
1946	—	1,925,000

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