Banca Națională a României

¼ Rupee – Travancore

Standard circulation coins

India

Context

Year: 1889

Country: India

Issuer: Travancore

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma V

Currency:

Rupee

(1729—1947)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 20 mm

Weight: 2.72 g

Silver weight: 2.58 g

Thickness: 1.15 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 94.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #37

Numista: #38951

Value

Bullion value: $7.39

Obverse

Description:

Shanku (conch) value in Malayalam 'Thiruvithamkur Kaal Roopa'.

Inscription:

തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ കാല്‍ രൂപ

Translation:

Travancore Kāl Rūpa

Language: Malayalam

Reverse

Description:

Denomination and date within sprays, English legend surrounds.

Inscription:

RAMA VURMA

1/4 RUPEE

1889

TRAVANCORE

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1889	—	—

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