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1 Massa Queen Lilavati Kingdom of Polonnaruwa

Original price was: ₹1,300.00.Current price is: ₹1,200.00.

Issued under Queen Lilavati of medieval Sri Lanka.
Features a standing crowned king on lotus stalk and seated king with conch.
A classic South Asian medieval coin with strong religious symbolism.
Highly collectible for its distinctive design and historical context.

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Categories: Ancient coins, Sale

Description

Struck between 1197 and 1212 AD under Queen Lilavati of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa, this copper 1 Massa represents the late medieval coinage of Sri Lanka. Weighing حوالي 4.26 grams and struck using hammered technique, it reflects the regional minting traditions of the period.

The obverse depicts a crowned standing king wearing a dhoti, standing on a lotus stalk, holding a flower to the right with a hanging lamp to the left, surrounded by a beaded border.

The reverse shows a seated crowned king holding a conch shell, accompanied by Nagari legend to the right, again enclosed within a beaded rim.

This coin is appreciated for its symbolic imagery blending royalty and religious elements. It is a desirable piece for collectors of Sri Lankan, medieval, and Indo-religious coinage traditions.