Lot 2943
Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Ceylon, (Sri Lanka), an extensive collection of rulers from the restoration of Singhalese independence in the Polonnaruwa period (A.D. 1070-1302) together with the earlier kings of Ceylon (A.D. 985-1012), these issues are known as massa, others are copper kahavanunu or massa (17) of various kings from Parakrama Bahu I (1153-1186); Queen Lilavati (1197-1200, 1209-1211); Sahasa Malla (1200-1202); Parakramma Bahu II (1236-1271) and other later rulers. Mostly fine or better in 2x2 packets. (19)
Ex John C. Cresswell Collection. Most with pedigrees verso on packets.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $220