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1302, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Bhuvanaikabahu I.  l Bronze Kahavanu Coin. aVF!

Mint Period: 1271-1273 Reference: Mitchiner 848-849. Denomination: Bronze Kahavanu Condition: Dark deposits and corroded surfaces, somehow crudely struck, otherwise about VF! Diameter: 20mm Material: Bronze Weight: 4.15gm

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

Reverse: Standing king with ancillary symbols.

Authenticity on all offered coins guaranteed.

Bhuvanaikabahu I was King of Dambadeniya in the 13th century, who ruled from 1271 to 1283. He succeeded his brother Vijayabahu IV as King of Dambadeniya and was succeeded an Interregnum of 19 years. His nephew Parakkamabahu III ruled from Polonnaruwa, and was not formely considered as a King of Dambadeniya. Bhuvanaikabahu I is known to have resided in Yapahuwa.