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4 Cash - Uthrittathi Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi
| Issuer | Travancore, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 1816 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central trident within a beaded circle, with the Malayalam era date 991 (equivalent to 1816 AD) inscribed in Tamil numerals below the trident in the field. The Malayalam calendar, originating in 825 AD, places this issue firmly in the early nineteenth century. The design is austere and symbolic, with the trident as the principal device dominating the flan. |
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| Reverse description | A five-hooded serpent (Naga) displayed centrally, flanked on either side by lotus blooms, all contained within a beaded circle. A Tamil legend reading 'Kasu 4' appears in the field, denoting the denomination. The composition reflects the strong Shaivite and regional iconographic traditions of the Travancore royal court. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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