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Joseph Kunnappally
¼ Rupee
– 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:
400,000
Material
Diameter:
20 mm
Weight:
2.54 g
Silver weight:
2.41 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
94.9%
Silver
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
OBVERSE ↑
⟳
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REVERSE ↑
References
KM:
#
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E56
Numista:
#93921
Value
Bullion value:
$6.90
Obverse
Description:
Shanku with sprays, valued in Malayalam as 'Thiruvithamkoor Kaal Roopa'.
Inscription:
തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര് കാല് രൂപാ
Translation:
Travancore Rupee
Language:
Malayalam
Reverse
Description:
Denomination and date within sprays, English legend surrounds.
Inscription:
RAMA VURMA
1/4 RUPEE
1106
TRAVANCORE
Edge
Reeded with edge lettering
Legend:
RV
Translation:
To the health of the emperor.
Language:
Latin
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1925
—
—
+
1928
—
200,000
+
1931
—
200,000
+
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