1 Cash - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI

1 Cash - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI - obverse1 Cash - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI - reverse

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Features

Issuer Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1901-1910
Value 1 Cash (1⁄448)
Currency Rupee (1729-1947)
Composition Copper
Weight 0.65 g
Diameter 10.8 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
21870
References KM# 46
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Sankha (Conch Shell) in 8-Pointed star.

Reverse

Legend in Malayalam: "Oru Kaashu"

Script: Malayalam

Lettering:
ഒരു
കാശു

Translation: One Cash

Edge

Plain.

Comments

- Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma was the ruling Maharajah of the Indian state of Travancore between 1885 and 1924, succeeding his uncle Maharajah Visakham Thirunal (1880–1885).
 Predecessor: Visakham Thirunal Rama Varma
 Successor: Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (Regent)
 Born: September 25, 1857
 Died: March 7, 1924 (aged 66)
 Full name: HH The Maharajah of Travancore Sree Padmanabhadasa Vanchipala Sir Rama Varma VI
 House: Venad Swaroopam
 Dynasty: Kulasekhara
 Father: Changanassery Raja Raja Varma
 Mother: Rani Lakshmi Bayi
 Religion: Hinduism
- This is the thick and heavier version. There is a thinner and lighter (0.48 gms) version of the same coin that was issued in Travancore by Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II ND(1928-1949) and listed in Krause as KM#57.

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ND (1901-1910)  0.9% Proof

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Cash - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 1908
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 Undetermined UNC Unsold
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232324
Lot 63395
Internet Archive
8 Jun 2023 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232321
Lot 64443
Internet Archive
18 May 2023 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Cash - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Cash - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249
Lot 62601
Internet Archive
1 Dec 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS65 Red)
USD 75.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231908
Lot 63241
Internet Archive
21 Feb 2019 Undetermined UNC
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