Lot 2892

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., (average 4.4 grams), De Silva and Codrington type II fine style, varieties as described all with three annulets, 'lotus and adahanda' (5), (cf.De Silva 37, cf.M.825-5a, cf.Cod. 9 (3, 4), p.56-57 Pl.III, 49, 50). Very fine or better. (5)

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$570

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