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Obverse: Sacred Shankha (conch shell) symbol of Lord Padmanabhaswamy
COMMONChoice UNC
Princely State of Travancore Maharaja Rama Varma VI Silver Double Chuckram (Sacred Shankha / Conch Shell)
SKU: PS-TRV-DBL-CHK• Ref: KM# 44• Mint: Trivandrum Royal Mint
₹950₹1,20021% OFF
Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
The Maharajas of Travancore ruled as 'Padmanabha Dasa' (servants of Lord Padmanabhaswamy), placing the sacred conch emblem on all royal insignia, state stamps, and silver coinage.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“Travancore chuckrams are renowned among numismatists as some of the smallest milled silver coins ever struck in the world, yet displaying extraordinary die engraving finesse.”
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Physical & Historical Archival Data
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Museum Numismatic Specifications
Verified StandardsHistorical PeriodPrincely States of India
Dynasty / EmpireVenad / Travancore Royal Family
Monarch / RulerMaharaja Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI
Issuing Country / StateKingdom of Travancore (Kerala)
Denomination2 Chuckrams
Gregorian Yearc. 1906–1935 CE
Mint of MintageTrivandrum Royal Mint
Composition / MetalSilver
Fineness / Purity0.999 Fine Silver
Official Weight0.57 g
Diameter10.5 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Edge CharacteristicPlain
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)KM# 44
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Sacred Shankha shell with spirals inside beaded circle.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Denomination in Malayalam script within ornamental floral boundary.
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