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Dive into the captivating history of Sri Lankan coinage from the pre-colonial era with Coinage of Sri Lanka: Pre-Colonial Era by Eranda Adikaram. This 2024 edition offers a thorough exploration of ancient Sri Lankan coins, spanning a variety of designs, materials, and cultural symbols that reflect the island’s unique heritage. Lavishly illustrated, this book is an essential resource for numismatists, historians, and those passionate about ancient currency and Sri Lanka’s historical legacy.

Key Chapters and Highlights:
- Kahapana coins
- Early Anuradhapura Period
- Anuradha Period (1st-5th Century)
- Lakshmi Coins
- South Indian Influence coins of the later Anuradhapura period
- Inscribed coins from Ruhuna
- Chola Coins
- Massa Coins
- Vira-Kerala Coins
- Roman coins and imitations found in Sri Lanka
- Coins of Tamil Rulers of Jaffna
- Foreign coins used in Sri Lanka
- Other coins of the Indian Subcontinent

A valuable addition to any collector’s or scholar’s library, this work shines a light on the fascinating numismatic history of Sri Lanka, from local dynasties to regional influences.