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Ceylon Coin Web: coins currency of Ceylon Sri Lanka: Chola occupation

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Ceylon under the Cholas:. Upto the middle of the tenth century, Chola. Military expeditions to Ceylon were in the nature of brief but destructive incursions, and once the immediate objectives of the mission had been achieved, the Chola armies withdrew to the mainland. All the country, save the southern parts which were still in the hands of the Sinhala inhabitants, now became a province of the Chola empire, which included the Pandya and Kerala countries as well. Vijayabahu I, after a protracted and desul...

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Links to other useful coin sites

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Ceylon Coins and Currency doesn't have dozens of Websites devoted to the subject but the following sites have relevant content:. 1) The Asian Collectibles Network:. By far the best selection of Ceylon coins available for sale; plenty of rare and exhibition quality pieces on display. Well organized site with online ordering facility, updated regularly with new material. Has separate sections for Ceylon coins, Ceylon banknotes, Ceylon philately, Ceylon books (includes Numismatic) and Indian coins.

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Ceylon Coin Web: Coins & Currency of Ceylon: Setu

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Coins in all probability formed the currency of the medieval kingdom of Jaffna. Under the Arya chakravartis, styled Setukavalar, the protectors of Setu (Ramesvaram). It is believed they originally belonged to a dynasty of Ramesvaram of the lineage of Magha (3). Coins are basically of two types. The Dambadeniya copper massa. Is the prototype of the coins of type I, but on the reverse, in lieu of the usual Nagari legend, appears the Tamil Setu. In large Tamil letters beneath it. Sinhalese 12 to15 cent.

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Ceylon Coin Web: coins & currency of Ceylon Pandyan

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With the rise of the three Hindu powers in South India - The Pandyans. In the fifth and six centuries, ethnic and religious antagonism bedeviled between them and the Sinhalese kingdom in Ceylon. Invasion of Ceylon was during the reign of Sena I (833-53), during which they found ready support from the Island's Tamil population. In the twelfth century, the rivals for the Pandyan throne were supported by the Sinhalese kings. We find their quality and service to be excellent. Sinhalese 12 to15 cent.

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Ceylon Coin Web: Kandyan coins

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Sinhalese 12 to15 cent. Ceylon 1948 to 72. The currency systems of the independent Kandy district of Ceylon reflected the that of the occupied maritime provinces. For instance Larins, Challies were valid and accepted. In addition to these, a few coins distinctive to Kandy, were also in circulation. The 'Sinhala Panama' struck by the King; the metal is silver, often very base, a few show a slight mix of gold. We find their quality and service to be excellent. Sinhalese 12 to15 cent. Ceylon 1948 to 72.

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Ceylon Coin Web: Coins & Currency of Ceylon: Sri Lanka Republic

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Sinhalese 12 to15 cent. Ceylon 1948 to 72. Sri Lanka Republic ]. The following coins from this period can be provided, usually in UNC condition:. Regular coin issues 1972 to 1998, including commemmoratives. Proof coins and Proof coin sets. As we do not sell from this website, we recommend that you check out the excellent selection of Ceylon material that is generally available with the US based Asian Collectibles Network. We find their quality and service to be excellent.

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Ceylon Coin Web: Ceylon 1948 to 1972

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Sinhalese 12 to15 cent. Ceylon 1948 to 72 ]. As we do not sell from this website, we recommend that you check out the excellent selection of Ceylon material that is generally available with the US based Asian Collectibles Network. We find their quality and service to be excellent. Sinhalese 12 to15 cent. Ceylon 1948 to 72 ].

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Ceylon Coin Web: Coins & Currency of Ceylon: Parakrama Bahu II Portuguese coinage

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The Portuguese in Ceylon (1505-1658):. The Portuguese coins struck in or used in Ceylon falls under two main categories:. As we do not sell from this website, we recommend that you check out the excellent selection of Ceylon material that is generally available with the US based Asian Collectibles Network. We find their quality and service to be excellent. Sinhalese 12 to15 cent. Ceylon 1948 to 72.