1 Fanam - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI
© Joseph Kunnappally
Features
| Issuer |
Travancore
(Indian Local and Princely states)  |
|---|---|
| Maharaja |
Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma V (1885-1924)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1901-1911 |
| Value | 1 Fanam (⅐) |
| Currency | Rupee (1729-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 1.51 g |
| Diameter | 15.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.08 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 40286 |
| References | KM# 45 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
Shanku (conch shell) in circle, flanked by sprays
Die variations exist
Yeoman #34a
Reverse
RV for Rama Varma in circle of beads, denomination in English and Malayalam
Script: Malayalam
Lettering:
FANAM ONE
RV
പണം ഒന്നു
Translation: One Fanam
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
- Many die variations exist - Mostly to do with differences in the Conch Shell on obverse and the spacing of words on the reverse (see image below)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (1901-1911) | $ 22 | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 77
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Bullion value: USD 3.16
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Actual silver weight: 0.046 oz
Current silver price: 68.46 USD/oz (see silver price 
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