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⅛ Massa - Dharmasoka ND
| Copper | 0.55 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Polonnaruwa (Sinhalese States) |
|---|---|
| King | Dharmasoka (1208-1209) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1208-1209 |
| Value | ⅛ Massa |
| Currency | Massa (-1500) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Nagari script.
Translation: Sri DharmasokaDeva
Edge
Plain
Comment
http://coins.lakdiva.org/medievallanka/1208_1209_dharmasokadeva_Em.htmlInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of King Dharmasoka in the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa, which was a significant center of Buddhist learning and art in ancient Sri Lanka. The coin's design likely reflected the kingdom's cultural and religious values, and its copper material made it a durable and practical choice for everyday transactions.
