© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Massa - Dharmasoka ND
| Copper | 4.27 g | 20.4 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Polonnaruwa (Sinhalese States) |
|---|---|
| King | Dharmasoka (1208-1209) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1208-1209 |
| Value | 1 Massa |
| Currency | Massa (-1500) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.27 g |
| Diameter | 20.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#49093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Singhalese script
Lettering: Sri / Dha rmma / so ka / De va
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Massa coin from the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa (Sinhalese States) made of Copper weighing 4.27 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a medium of exchange in ancient Sri Lanka, specifically during the reign of King Dharmasoka in the 13th century. It was a widely used coin for trade and commerce, and its value was equivalent to 1/4 of a silver rupee.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1208-1209) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Massa - Dharmasoka ND (1208-1209) coin.