Summary
1 Fanam 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 1087 ME (1911 AD)
Obverse Description
At centre within a part circle of dots the monogrem RV; below, closing the circle, 1087; around above FANAM ONE; around below in Malyalam characters (fanam?)
Reverse Description
At centre within a line circle, a sankha (conch shell); around, an open wreath
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
The Malabar Era (ME) began in 824 AD
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
1087 ME
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Issued By
Mulam T. Rama Varma - Government of Travancore, Travancore, India, 1911
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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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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.49 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#51
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 1088 Pages