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| Sri Lanka - late Anuradhapura period (c.800-1000AD), anonymous gold kahavanu, struck in the name of 'Lanka Vibhu',Codrington type II(2), 4.38g. Obv: standing figure of 'Kuvera' in dhoti indicated by two curved lines on either side, standing on a lotus plant stalk ending at either end in a Shankha. Two semicircles or Adahanda (cresent moon) to right. To right, three
annulets with dot in centre and a beaded border along the periphery of the coin. Rev: figure of 'Bahirava', seated upon asana represented by a rectangular frame wearing dhoti represented by lines between the legs. The left arm is bent and holds a stylized lotus. Nagari legend Sri / Lanka / Vibhu in three lines to right. |
Estimate
Rs. 40,000-50,000
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Sold For :
Rs. 65,000
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