Indian Coin View Presents Coins from Indian Priceless States Part 9, Half Rupee Kingdom of Traven Core, 1939 Kingdom of Traven Core Orthy Ruvitam Kurt was a kingdom in southern part of India. Its creation is attributed to King Martha Navarma, who succeeded a small feudal state in 1723. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in India and defeated the Dutch in Battle of Kalechel, which is considered as one of the earliest example for an organized path from Asia overcoming European military technology and tactics. In early 19th century, it became a part of British India. If you like to know more about the history of Traven Core, watch part one of this Indian Prinsley States Coins series. Without waiting further, let us look into the features of Half Rupee Coin of Traven Core. Its Half Rupee was a standard circulation coin issued by Chief Hierathy Runaal Balarama Varmar, the last ruling king of Kingdom of Traven Core. It was issued in 1939. Rupee was the currency of Traven Core from 1729 to 1947. This is a milled coin with a red edge. It is in round shape and is made of silver. The coin has a diameter of 24mm and has a thickness of 1.42mm. It weighs around 5.3g. On the opposite side of this coin, at center, there is an image of a conch shell with sprays, the royal symbol of Traven Core Kingdom. Around that, there is a wreath. Outside of that, in circular form, on top portion, it is written in Mali Alam, the native language, the Ruvithamkara Rupa, which means Traven Core Half Rupee. On bottom portion it is written in Mali Alam, Chitra. Both of these writings are separated by flowers with six petals. In the outside edge of this coin, a pattern of dots is visible. On the reverse side, at center, the date of issuing according to Cole and Calendar is written. On top of that, in English, Chitra is written and on bottom, Half Rupee. One that there is a wreath. Outside that, in English, on top, Balarama Vama is written and on bottom, Traven Core. This is also separated by flowers with six petals as can be seen in the obverse side. A pattern of dots can be observed on the outer edge of this side also. The coin is a red edge type and English letters B, R, V, is visible on the edge, representing the first letters of King's name, Balarama Vama. This coin is valued between 7500 to 14000 Indian Rupees in a normal condition, as per the market rates of June 2020. If you find this video helpful in some way, like the video. Also do subscribe to the YouTube channel and click the bell icon so that you will not be missing any videos on coins and currencies. Thank you for watching. Have a nice day.