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1/2 Rupee - Bala Rama Varma 1116, Silver Coin

Princely State Coins1940-1941 CE

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1/2 Rupee - Bala Rama Varma 1116, Silver Coin — Obverse

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Physical specifications

-princely-289

Metal: Silver
Weight: Unspecified
Diameter: Unspecified
Shape: N/A
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: -princely-289

Denomination	50 Paise
Ruler / Issuer	Travancore
Mint	Unattributed princely-state mint
Rarity	Unassessed
Estimated Price Range	₹0
Era	Princely State Coins

Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

This specimen1940-1941 CE

This coin’s issue period

Travancore is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

India contextHistorical setting

Travancore

The catalogue attribution places this specimen within its regional political and monetary context.

World contextWider context

Trade and cultural exchange

Coin designs, metals, standards, and inscriptions often reflect contact between neighbouring regions.

Overview & History

This 1/2 Rupee coin in silver, dated 1940-1941 CE forms part of the Princely State Coins coinage tradition. It was issued under Travancore and is attributed to the Unattributed princely-state mint mint. The entry is retained in the Gullaq catalogue to support identification, comparison, and specialist research.