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echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/09/2016 7:49 pm Just picked up this coin from the Singhalese Kingdom of Sri Lanka. This is an AE Kahavanu of the Singhalese king Sahasa Malla from the House of Kalinga. He ruled from 1200-1202 and was known as The Lion Hearted. Sri Lanka has a long history with it's monarchy being first established in 543 BC. This style of coin in the form of what we know as the Octopus was used for many Kings and one Queen. AE Sri Lanka Singhalese kingdom Sahasa Malla 1200-1202 Obverse: Nagari legend, SRI MA SA HASA MALLE Reverse: King enthronded surrounded by sacred objects. 20mm x 4.0g Ref: MNI 840 Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 07/09/2016 7:57 pm Nice pick-up, Ron. This type is so interesting. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/09/2016 8:28 pm Thanks buddy, I'm working on the collection piece by piece. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34428 Posts	Posted 07/09/2016 8:52 pm Quote: This type is so interesting. I agree. I don't have an octopus man, but maybe should consider picking up one! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/09/2016 9:19 pm There are a few on Coin India on Vcoins you might want to check out. I'm going to pick up a few more when I can. Report this Post to the Staff
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