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1273, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Vijayabahu IV.  Beautiful Bronze Kahavanu Coin. XF!

Mint Period: 1271-1273 Reference: Mitchiner 848-849. Denomination: Bronze Kahavanu Condition: Greenish deposits, otherwise XF! Diameter: 19mm Material: Bronze Weight: 4.27gm

Obverse: Seated King beneath legend in right field. Legend: "Sri Vijaya Bahu"

Reverse: Standing king with ancillary symbols.

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Vijayabahu IV (died October 1270) was King of Dambadeniya in the 13th century, who ruled from 1267/8 to 1270. He succeeded his father Parakkamabahu II as King of Dambadeniya and was succeeded by his brother Bhuvanaikabahu I.