Delve into the rich history of medieval Ceylon with this rare Hindu copper Malla Unit coin from the reign of Sahasa Malla, dating back to 1200-1202 AD. This remarkable piece offers a glimpse into the political and cultural landscape of the era. On the obverse, a seated king is depicted to the right, with his left arm raised, while a Nagari legend below identifies him as Sri/mat Sahasa Mala. The reverse features a standing king in the center, accompanied by a lamp on the left and globes on the right. With a weight of 4.22 grams and a diameter of 20.43 mm, this coin exhibits very fine detail and craftsmanship, indicative of its historical significance. Its scarcity further enhances its appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of medieval numismatics.
**Key Features:**
- **Region:** Medieval Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka)
- **Ruler:** Sahasa Malla
- **Reign:** 1200-1202 AD
- **Denomination:** Copper Malla Unit
- **Weight:** 4.22 grams
- **Diameter:** 20.43 mm
- **Obverse:** Seated king to the right with left arm raised, Nagari legend below
- **Reverse:** Standing king in the center, accompanied by a lamp and globes
- **Condition:** Very fine, displaying intricate detail and craftsmanship
- **Significance:** Offers insights into the political and cultural landscape of medieval Ceylon
- **Scarcity:** Highly scarce, adding to its numismatic value and desirability
**Significance:**
- This rare Hindu copper Malla Unit coin from medieval Ceylon provides valuable insights into the reign of Sahasa Malla and the historical context of the period.
- The detailed imagery and inscriptions on both the obverse and reverse offer a window into the political and cultural aspects of medieval Sri Lanka.
- Collectors and enthusiasts of medieval numismatics will appreciate the opportunity to own such a rare and historically significant artifact.
- Rare Hindu medieval Ceylon coin
- Sahasa Malla copper Malla Unit
- Medieval Sri Lanka numismatic collectible
- Very fine medieval Ceylon coin
- Rare 1200-1202 AD Ceylon coin
- Scarce medieval Sri Lankan coin
- Copper Malla Unit numismatic artifact
- Collectible coin from Sahasa Malla reign
- Historical Hindu coin from Ceylon
- Medieval Sri Lanka copper coinage
