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AV Kahavanu - Sri Parakrama Bahu I
| Issuer | Kingdom of Polonnaruwa (Sinhalese States) |
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| Year | 1153-1186 |
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| Value | AV Kahavanu |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by a highly stylized, sinuous serpent or makara motif rendered in relief against a granular background, with a rectangular grid or ladder-like symbol visible in the lower left field. Flanking decorative elements, possibly floral or foliate in character, occupy the upper register. The design is executed in the bold, schematic artistic tradition characteristic of medieval Sinhalese gold coinage. The irregular flan exhibits typical characteristics of hammered production. The Devanagari legend reading 'Sri Parakrama Bahu' is associated with the royal title of the issuer. |
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| Obverse script | Devanagari |
| Obverse lettering | श्री पराक्रम बाहु |
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