½ Chuckram - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI

½ Chuckram - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI - obverse½ Chuckram - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI - reverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Travancore (Indian Hindu Dynasties)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1880-1924
Value ½ Chuckram (1⁄56)
Currency Rupee (1729-1947)
Composition Copper
Weight 5.03 g
Diameter 16 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
42274
References KM# 36
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

Sankhu (Conch Shell) surrounded by value in Malayalam "Ara Chuckram", all within a circle of beads

Lettering: അര ചക്രം

Translation: Half Chuckram

Reverse

Sudarshana Chakra, six pointed star within circle, surrounded by a circle of beads

Translation: Half Chuckram

Edge

Plain
Thick & thin planchets (see image below)

½ Chuckram - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI -  obverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

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

-1st issue: 1880-1885 - Visakhom Tirunal Rama Varma (V)
small 16-17mm, thick and bold strike, heavier issue: 5.16g - 5.18g (see image above)

2nd issue: 1885-1924 - Sree Moolam Tirunal Rama Varma (VI)
large 19-21 mm, thin strike, lighter in weight: 4.86g - 5.09g (see image below)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (1880-1885)  71% first issue - 16-17mm flan
ND (1885-1924)  53% second issue - 19-21 mm flan

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