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¼ Rupee - Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II

¼ Rupee - Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II - obverse¼ Rupee - Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II - reverse

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Features

Issuer Travancore (Indian Local and Princely states)
Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma II (1931-1947)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1116-1118 (1940-1942)
Calendar India - Kollam era
Value ¼ Rupee
Currency Rupee (1729-1947)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 2.66 g
Diameter 20.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
19274
References KM# 66
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Shanku (Conch shell) with sprays
Legend in Malayalam 'Thiruvithamkoor Kaal Roopa'

Script: Malayalam

Lettering: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ കാല്‍ രൂപാ

Translation: Travancore quarter rupee

Reverse

Date and value within sprays, legend in English surrounds

Lettering:
BALA RAMA VARMA
1/4
RUPEE
1116
*TRAVANCORE*

Edge

Reeded with edge lettering BRV for Bala Rama Varma

Lettering: B R V

Mint

Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)

Comments

- Sree Padmanbhadasa Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, popularly known as Sree Chithira Thirunal, was the last ruling Maharaja of the Princely State of Travancore, in southern India till 1949 and later the Titular Maharajah of Travancore till 1991. He was the eldest son of Moolam Thirunal Sethu Parvathi Bayi, and Sri Pooram Nal Ravi Varma Koyi Thampuran of the Royal House of Kilimanoor. He became the Maharajah of Travancore, at the age of 12, upon the death of his maternal great uncle, the then Maharajah of Travancore Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, on August 7, 1924. He reigned under the regency of his maternal aunt, Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (1924-1931), until he came of age and was invested with full ruling powers on November 6, 1931.
 Reign : 1924 - 1949
 Coronation: August 7, 1924
 Predecessor: Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI
 Regent: Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (1924-1931)
 Successor: Monarchy abolished after Indian Independence
 Born: November 7, 1912, Travancore
 Died: July 20, 1991 (aged 78), Thiruvananthapuram
 Regnal name: Major General H. H. Sree Padmanabhadasa Vanchipala Sir Balarama Varma III Kulasekhara Kiritapathi Manney Sultan Maharajah Raja Ramaraja Bahadur Shamsher Jang, Maharajah of Travancore, GCSI, GCIE
 House: Thrippappoor Keezhperur Swaroopam, Venad Swaroopam
 Father: Pooram Nal Ravi Varma Kochu Koyi Thampuran of Kilimanor
 Mother: Amma Maharani Moolam Thirunal Sethu Parvathi Bayi of Travancore
 Religion: Hinduism
- KM62 & KM 66 are similar but have different designs for the conch shell on obverse

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1116 (1940)  84%
1116 (1940)  Proof 11%
1118 (1942)  16%

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Actual silver weight: 0.043 oz
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232321
Lot 64446
Internet Archive
18 May 2023 1116 (1940) UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 169.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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