© Fred Cherrygarden
© Fred Cherrygarden
1 Massa - Vijayabahu IV ND
| Copper | 3.82 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Dambadeniya (Sinhalese States) |
|---|---|
| King | Vijayabahu IV (1267-1270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1270-1273 |
| Value | 1 Massa |
| Currency | Massa (-1500) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#245925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Stylized king seated, facing right, left arm raised and holding conch-shell, Nagari legend to right.
Translation: "Sri Vi Ja Ya Ba Hu"
Edge
Plain
Comment
The period of issue is somewhat debatable, as the reign of Vijayabahu IV as King of Dambadeniya is generally believed to be between 1267/8 and 1270 (see Wikipedia) while most numismatic sources claim that his coins date to 1270/1-1273.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion on one side, which was a symbol of the Sinhalese kingdom and represented the power and strength of the ruling dynasty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1270-1273) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Massa - Vijayabahu IV ND (1270-1273) coin.
