1 Massa - Lilavati ND


Copper	4.26 g	20.47 mm

Description

Issuer	Kingdom of Polonnaruwa (Sinhalese States)
Queen	Lilavati (1197-1200, 1209-1212)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1197-1212
Value	1 Massa
Currency	Massa (-1500)
Composition	Copper
Weight	4.26 g
Diameter	20.47 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#53017
Rarity index	49%

Reverse

Singhalese script

Lettering: Devanagari legend Writing *Sri ra ja Li la va ti*

Translation: Queen Lilavati

Edge

Plain

Comment

Queen Lilavati (reigned 1197–1200, 1209–1210, and 1211–1212) & was the wife of King Parakramabahu I (Kingdom of Polonnaruwa) and ascended the throne thrice.
Coins minted during these reigns can be identified by the lettering's Sri & Ra.
Sri: -
Ra: -
The first reign coins are well struck and generally are heavier (thicker) letters than the second reign coins.
It is reported that the coins of second reign had both second & third style minted.
The third reign was the shortest period of seven months.

Interesting fact

The 1 Massa - Lilavati ND (1197-1212) coin from the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa (Sinhalese States) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Indian and Sri Lankan influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, while the reverse side features a Sri Lankan-style lion and the name of the king, Lilavati, in Sinhala characters. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and cultural exchange that occurred in the region during that time period.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
ND (1197-1200)		-	-	-	-	-	-

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