Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 6679 Price realized: 950 CHF (Approx. 1,080 USD / 1,003 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: SRI LANKA (CEYLON), Native coinages. Period of the Chola Invasion. Circa 990-1070. Kahavanu (Electrum, 19 mm, 4.36 g, 12 h). King standing facing, head to right, holding rosebud in his left hand; around, different symbols. Rev. Sri / lamka / vibhu (in Nagari) King seated right, holding cockle-shell in his left hand. Mitchiner 825. A few light nicks, otherwise, good very fine. From the T. Frisbie Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 326, 7 May 2014, 675. Starting price: 75 CHF |