1 Chuckram - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI

Features

Issuer	Travancore (Indian Local and Princely states)
Maharaja	Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma V (1885-1924)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1901-1910
Value	1 Chuckram (1⁄28)
Currency	Rupee (1729-1947)
Composition	Copper
Weight	10 g
Diameter	26.7 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 24659
References	KM# 43 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Conch shell (shanku) in solid circle, flanked by sprays, all surrounded by a circle of beads

Reverse

Within circle of beads, "RV" for Rama Varma
Outside circle. value in English and Malayalam "Chuckram Onnu"

Scripts: Malayalam, Latin

Lettering:
CHUCKRAM ONE
RV
ചക്രം ഒന്നു

Translation: One Chuckram

Edge

Plain

Mint

Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003)

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

- Die Variations exist (see image below)

- Proof issue, unlisted in KM

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Date	F	VF	XF		Frequency
Undetermined
ND (1901-1910)	$ 7.80	$ 7.80	$ 7.80		95%
ND (1901-1910)				Proof	4%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232222 Lot 61584	26 May 2022	Undetermined	UNC (NGC PR61 Brown)	USD 1020.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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