An Ancient Coin I could use some help on

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by fastfun1111, Mar 13, 2009.

  1. fastfun1111

    fastfun1111 Senior Member

    Here is an ancient coin I recently was given and I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas as to what, how old it is and what it was worth. It is apx 13/16 of an inch across and weighs apx 4 grams. Any help is greatly appreciated.
     

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  3. diocletian

    diocletian Senior Member

    India. Chola coin.
     
    diocletian, Mar 13, 2009
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  4. bgarg

    bgarg Senior Member

    Very nice coin!

    Though the style is very similar to Chola coins of India, your's is a Sri Lankan massa coin.

    On reverse, the 6 nagri characters of issuer "Ra Ja Li La Va Ti" is visible very bold and clear. So, this coin was issued by Queen Lilavati of Sri Lanka somehwere between AD 1197-1211.

    Regards,
    Ballabh Garg
     
    bgarg, Mar 14, 2009
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  5. fastfun1111

    fastfun1111 Senior Member

    Thanks Bgarg,
    That would seems correct as it was with several coins from Sri Lanka. Do you have any idea as to its value.
    Thanks
     
    fastfun1111, Mar 14, 2009
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