Venad Cheras, 15-16th centuries, Copper (2), Chola-type human figures seated to right with an Parashu in front on obv, a human figure seated to right with a square object placed in his front, uninscribed. Very Fine, Scarce. 2 coins Two denominations of the earliest copper coinage of Venad (later day Travancore), c.13th to 16th century AD commonly described as Balttle-axe issues.The small denomination is very rare in this condition. Obv: Stylised figure flanked by lamp and chuckram Rev: seated figure with parasu apparently issued to popularise the legend of Parasurama