¼ Chuckram - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI

¼ Chuckram - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI - obverse¼ Chuckram - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI - reverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1888-1889
Value ¼ Chuckram (1⁄112)
Currency Rupee (1729-1947)
Composition Copper
Weight 2.56 g
Diameter 12 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
42273
References KM# 35
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

Shanku (Conch shell) surrounded by value "Kaal Chuckram" in Malayalam

Lettering: കാല്‍ ചക്രം

Translation: Quarter Chuckram

Reverse

Sudarsana chuckram (six pointed star), within a circle of dots

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

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1888-1889) 

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