Summary
8 Cash coin issued in the reign of Maharaja Rama Varma VI in the Travancore Princely State, India
Machine struck (milled) copper coinage struck at the Fort Trevandrum mint in the period 1901-1910 AD
Obverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, the monogram RV (Rama Varma); around above, CASH EIGHT; around below, legend
Reverse Description
At centre within line circle, a decorated Sankha (conch shell); around, open wreath
Edge Description
Plain
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
1901-1910 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
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.89 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#42
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 1088 Pages