8 Cash - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI

Features

Issuer	Travancore (Indian Local and Princely states)
Maharaja	Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma V (1885-1924) Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma II (1931-1947)
Regent	Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (1924-1931)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1906-1935
Value	8 Cash (1⁄56)
Currency	Rupee (1729-1947)
Composition	Copper
Weight	4.89 g
Diameter	22 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 24627
References	KM# 48 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Conch shell (shanku) in circle, flanked by sprays, all within a circle of dots

Reverse

Within circle of beads, "RV" for Rama Varma
Outside circle, value in English and Malayalam legend 'Ettu Kashu'

Script: Malayalam

Lettering:
EIGHT CASH
RV
എട്ട്‌ കാശൂ

Translation: Eight 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
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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (1906-1935)						$ 3.20	$ 4.30	$ 9.10	$ 33	$ 110

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232441 Lot 62370	3 Oct 2024	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232342 Lot 63293	12 Oct 2023	UNC (NGC MS66 Red and Brown)	USD 101.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232230 Lot 64385	21 Jul 2022	UNC (NGC MS65 Brown)	USD 119.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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