| SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Alloy | Pb | |
| Type | Cast | |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm | |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm | |
| Weight | 3.52 gms | |
| Mint | Ruhuna Fake | |
Inscribed Lead Coin with Dolphin
A recent replica lead coin of type No. A. 10. as illustrated in 1999 book by Osmund Bopearachchi and Rajah Wickramasinhe Ruhuna. An Ancient Civilization Re-visited .
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Obverse : Dolphin 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.
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.