1/2 Rupee - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI

€17,941.00
IssuerTravancore, Kingdom of
Year1889
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1729-1947)
CompositionSilver
Weight5.44 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#38
Obverse descriptionShanku (Conch shell) within sprays, value in Malayalam `Thiruvithamkoor Arra Roopa` Malayalam era date below  (The Malayalam calendar was established in 825 AD, hence 1889-825=1064)
Obverse script
Obverse letteringതിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ അര രൂപാ ൧ ൦ ൬ ൪
(Translation: Travancore half rupee 1064)
Reverse descriptionValue and date within sprays, legend in English surrounds
Reverse script
Reverse letteringRAMA VURMA HALF RUPEE 1889 TRAVANCORE
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1889  - ME 1064 -
Catalog ID4601195800
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