Summary
1/4 Rupee coin issued in the reign of Maharaja Rama Varma VI in the Travancore Princely State, India
Machine struck (milled) silver coinage struck at an uncertain mint in 1889 AD
Obverse Description
At centre within an open wreath, Sanckha (conch shell); around, legend in (?) characters
Reverse Description
At centre within open wreath in three lines, 1/4 RUPEE 1889; around above, RAMA VURMA; around below, TRAVANCORE
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1889 AD
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Issued By
Visakham T. Rama Varma - Government of Travancore, Travancore, India, 1889
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.64 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#37
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 670 Pages