Summary
1 Cash coin issued by Maharaja Rama Varma VI in the Travancore Princely State, India
Hammered copper coinage struck at an uncertain mint in the period 1885-1895 AD
Obverse Description
two bead-bodied figure (Kasu) standing facing with arms out at the shoulders then dropping at elbows; border of beads
Reverse Description
Six-pointed star within decorative circular border; border of dots
Significance
This 1 cash with the body of Kasu made from beads is derived from a more fully depicted design struck from 1848 until 1860.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 1983
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Date Issued
1885-1895 AD
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Issued By
Mulam T. Rama Varma - Government of Travancore, Travancore, India
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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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
8 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.65 g (Weight)
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Shape
Irregular
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References
KM#34.1
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 669 Pages