| SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Alloy | Pb | |
| Type | Cast | |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm | |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm | |
| Weight | 3.52 gms | |
| Mint | Ruhuna Fake | |
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Obverse : Shark with an open mouth
Reverse : Legend in Brahmi - ti sa ha + 3-dart symbol + dot in center.
The Replica is 32% wider to match the width illustrated, not the original coin and is 44% Heavier.
Also compare with original OBRW Plate Specimen of this Modern Replica in Lakdiva Coin Collection.
Click here for longer discussion of items from Ancient Ruhuna and links to Genuine Plate coins from this book in the lakdiva collection.
The replica was scanned at 600 dpi and displayed at 300 dpi.
It was obtained in 2007 January from a dealer in Colombo, Lanka.