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Auction: 23127 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 32: Indian and Islamic Coins Featuring the Klaus Bronny Collection of Bhutanese and Nepalese Coins - e-Auction
Lot: 9605

(x) Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Raja Raja Chola (985-1014), issued after c. 1001, gold Kahavanu, 4.26g, as type III (C), jasmine flower and chank (conch), standing figure of Ceylon style, two symbols under arm in left field, holding jasmine bud right, four annulets below right with one solid pellet above, beneath feet a line connecting a conch on left and jasmine bud on right, rev. figure seated right on an asana (low throne), holding a conch, Devanagari legend in right field Sri Raja Raja (Codrington 104; Mitchiner, Southern India, part 2, 318), very fine, scarce

A Gentleman's Collection of Sri Lankan Coins - Part III

It is thought that these coins were struck following Raja Raja's invasion of Ceylon in 1001, specifically for use on the island. Its design follows closely the gold Kahavanus struck in Ceylon prior to this time (type III). Kahavanus attributed to the Cholas of late 10th century Tamil Nadu were struck in silver and did not feature the standing or seated figures that so characterise Celyon coins of the period.

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Sold for
£700

Starting price
£180