Joseph Kunnappally

¼ Rupee – Travancore

Standard circulation coins

India

Context

Years: 1940–1942

Country: India

Issuer: Travancore

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma II

Currency:

Rupee

(1729—1947)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 20.3 mm

Weight: 2.66 g

Silver weight: 1.33 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #66

Numista: #19274

Value

Bullion value: $3.78

Obverse

Description:

Shanku with sprays. Malayalam legend: 'Thiruvithamkoor Kaal Roopa'.

Inscription:

തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ കാല്‍ രൂപാ

Translation:

Travancore Rupee

Language: Malayalam

Reverse

Description:

Spray date and value, English legend.

Inscription:

BALA RAMA VARMA

1/4

RUPEE

1116

*TRAVANCORE*

Edge

Reeded with edge lettering BRV for Bala Rama Varma

Legend:

B R V

Mints

Name	Mark
Mumbai / Bombay	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1940	—	—
1940	—	—	Proof
1942	—	—

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