1 Chuckram - 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	1 Chuckram (1⁄28)
Currency	Rupee (1729-1947)
Composition	Copper
Weight	9.98 g
Diameter	26.68 mm
Thickness	2.27 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 26113
References	KM# 49 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Conch shell (shanku) within 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 'Oru Chuckram', all surrounded by a circle of beads

Script: Malayalam

Lettering:
ONE CHUCKRAM
RV
ഒരു ചക്രം

Translation: One Chuckram

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 Rama Varma (1880–1885).
Predecessor: Visakham Thirunal
Successor : Pooradam Thirunal Sethu Lakshmi Bayi
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)					$ 1.30	$ 3.50	$ 5.20	$ 6.00	$ 24	$ 130

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232320 Lot 63484	11 May 2023	UNC (NGC MS64 Red and Brown)	USD 40.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232307 Lot 63456	9 Feb 2023	UNC (NGC MS64 Red and Brown)	USD 180.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249 Lot 62603	1 Dec 2022	UNC (NGC MS64 Red and Brown)	USD 119.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232230 Lot 64383	21 Jul 2022	UNC (NGC MS63 Brown)	USD 59.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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