1 Cash Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma III Travancore

Struck between 1830 and 1839 under Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma III of Travancore, this copper 1 Cash represents a classic circulation issue of the princely state. Weighing approximately 0.68 grams and struck on a small round flan, the coin reflects the compact and refined style of South Indian regional coinage of the 19th century.

The obverse features a conch shell placed within a circular border and surrounded by beads. The conch is a sacred Vaishnavite symbol and an important emblem in Travancore coinage, representing divine protection and royal legitimacy.

The reverse depicts a seated deity, generally identified as Goddess Lakshmi, holding lotus blooms and enclosed within a circular beaded border. This devotional imagery symbolizes prosperity, abundance, and spiritual authority, adding strong cultural significance to the issue.

This type remains highly desirable among collectors of Travancore and princely state coinage for its elegant religious iconography, miniature denomination style, and historical connection to one of South India’s most respected royal houses.