Joseph Kunnappally

1 Fanam – Travancore

Standard circulation coins

India

Context

Years: 1925–1931

Country: India

Issuer: Travancore

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi

Currency:

Rupee

(1729—1947)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,400,035

Material

Diameter: 15 mm

Weight: 1.5 g

Silver weight: 1.42 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 95% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #D56

Numista: #81425

Value

Bullion value: $4.08

Obverse

Description:

Shanku in a conch shell, flanked by sprays, within a dotted circle.

Reverse

Description:

“RV” monogram inside a dotted circle, date below. Value encircles it in English and Malayalam, all within a dotted border.

Inscription:

FANAM ONE

RV

1106

പണം ഒന്നു

Translation:

Fanam One

R[eginae] V[ictoriae]

1106

One Fanam

Languages: Malayalam, Latin, English

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1925	—	—
1928	—	700,035
1931	—	700,000

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