Travancore 4 Cash Copper Coin – Rama Varma VI, Conch Type, 1906–1935 m111

Travancore 4 Cash Copper Coin – Rama Varma VI, Conch Type, 1906–1935

An original 4 Cash copper coin of Travancore, belonging to the undated series associated with Rama Varma VI and catalogued as KM#47.

One side features the traditional Travancore conch shell (Shanku) within a circular border, surrounded by decorative sprays. The conch is one of the most recognizable emblems found on Travancore coinage.

The opposite side carries the intertwined RV monogram, representing Rama Varma, together with the denomination FOUR CASH in English and നാലു കാശു (Nalu Kashu) in Malayalam.

This specimen has attractive brown-copper colour with strong surviving details and relatively little wear for the type.

State: Travancore
Ruler/Type: Rama Varma VI
Denomination: 4 Cash
Period: 1906–1935
Metal: Copper
Weight: Approx. 2.54 g
Diameter: Approx. 17.5 mm
Reference: KM#47
Obverse: Conch shell within circle, flanked by sprays
Reverse: RV monogram, FOUR CASH and Malayalam denomination
Condition: Circulated, approximately VF–XF from the photographs

The standard specifications and design match KM#47.