½ Rupee – Travancore
India
Context
Years: 1941–1946
Country: India 
Issuer: Travancore
Period:
Currency:
(1729—1947)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 2,911,000
Material
References
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Numista: #26216
Value
Bullion value: $7.60
Obverse
Description:
Thiruvithamkoor Arra Roopa*Chitra* of a Shanku (conch) spray.
Inscription:
തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര് അര രൂപ
*ചിത്രാ*
*ചിത്രാ*
Translation:
Travancore Half Rupee
*Chithra*
*Chithra*
Language: Malayalam
Reverse
Description:
Spray date and value, English legend.
Inscription:
BALA RAMA VARMA
CHITRA
1121
HALF RUPEE
TRAVANCORE
CHITRA
1121
HALF RUPEE
TRAVANCORE
Edge
Security
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Mumbai / Bombay | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | — | 1,600,000 | ||
| 1943 | — | 1,111,000 | ||
| 1943 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1946 | — | 200,000 |
⭐ Somewhat Rare