Lot 2880

Sale 98 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Ceylon, (Sri Lanka), Anonymous issue, kahavanu or base gold stater, 10th-11th century A.D., (4.35 grams), De Silva and Codrington type II fine style, 'double adahanda', (noted in Codrington, RR), (De Silva 31, cf.M.825-5a, Cod. 9 (3), p.56-57 Pl.III, 49). Good very fine and very rare.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

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