1 Massa - Parākramabāhu II ND
| Copper | 4.27 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Dambadeniya (Sinhalese States) |
|---|---|
| King | Parakramabahu II (1236-1270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1236-1271 |
| Value | 1 Massa |
| Currency | Massa (-1500) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.67 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Sinhalese script
Edge
Plain
Comment
During the reign of King Parakramabahu II (1236–70), Dambadeniya reached the zenith of its glory. King Parakramabahu II's immaculate Poetic masterpieces "Kavisilumina" and "Visuddi Marga Sannasa" gave a turning point to Sinhalese literature. Dambadeniya era was the reason why Sinhalese literature is not limited to paintings nor scripts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dambadeniya
The first king to choose Dambadeniya as his capital was Vijayabahu III. He was able to bring about unity amongst the Sangha that had fled in various directions due to the hostile activities of the invader Kalinga Magha and succeeded in holding a Buddhist convention in 1226 to bring about peace amongst the Buddhist clergy.
King Parakramabahu II as eldest son, was the king who inherited the throne after his father King Vijayabahu III.
He was known as Panditha Parakrama on account of his great learning ("pundit")http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=pundit.) http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lkawgw/gen3000.html
Unifying the three kingdoms that existed within Sri Lanka at that point of time is regarded as his greatest achievement. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Dambadeniya
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Parākramabāhu II, a prominent king in Sri Lankan history, who ruled the Kingdom of Dambadeniya from 1236 to 1271. He is known for his military campaigns and his efforts to unify the island of Sri Lanka under one rule. The coin's design and the king's image on it reflect the cultural and historical significance of this period in Sri Lankan history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1236-1271) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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