Travancore limited edition ഇരട്ട (double) Chuckrams

Travancore ഇരട്ട (double) chuckrams .. Less than 10 coins known to exist of each.


1) Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bai (1810-'15) period issued 2 Chuckram coin..... 0.74grams & 9mm. 

Also known as ഇരട്ട (double) chuckram, with English & Malayalam '2' in legend. 

Probably issued in 1810 soon after the coronation, and also to favour the new Dewan, Colonel John Munroe, who is also the British Resident of Travancore and Cochin states.

2) Swathi Thirunal (1829-'46) period issued Chuckram 2..Silver coin....0.74grams & 9mm. 

A Gold version was also issued (seen in the book of Dr Joseph Thomas), probably for ritual or presentation purpose.

Photos of the Gold version are taken from Joseph Thomas book ...'Legends of Travancore, a Numismatic Heritage'.