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1273, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Vijayabahu IV.   Bronze Kahavanu Coin. VF

Mint Period: 1271-1273 Reference: Mitchiner 848-849. Denomination: Bronze Kahavanu Condition: Lightly corroded, greenish and dark deposits, otherwise VF Material: Bronze Diameter: 19mm Weight: 4.11gm

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

Reverse: Standing king with ancillary symbols.

Authenticity on all offered coins guaranteed.

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.