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1/2 Rupee - Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI
Issuer Travancore, Kingdom of Year 1889 Type Standard circulation coin Value 1/2 Rupee Currency Rupee (1729-1947) Composition Silver Weight 5.44 g Dimensions 24 mm Thickness Shape and Technique Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Engraver(s) In circulation to Reference(s) KM# 38
Obverse description Shanku (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 lettering തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര് അര രൂപാ
൧ ൦ ൬ ൪ (Translation: Travancore half rupee 1064) Reverse description Value and date within sprays, legend in English surrounds Reverse script Reverse lettering RAMA VURMA
HALF
RUPEE
1889
TRAVANCORE Edge Milled Mint Mintage 1889 - ME 1064 - Catalog ID 4601195800 Comments