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Sri Lanka Commemorative 1957 Silver 5 Rupee Coins

Sri Lanka Commemorative 1957 Silver 5 Rupee Coins


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Directory: Traditional Collectibles: Numismatics: Coins: Asian: Pre 1960: Item # 1469632

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 $220.00 
Three pretty silver dollar sized 1957 5 Rupee coin, commemorating 2500 years of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. The obverse side has elephants, horses and lions (oh my), surrounded by Hamsa (Sacred Geese), this motif is an adaptation from the Anuradhapura Moonstone, the other has the denomination in Pali and English. These were minted Condition circulated. Diameter: 39 mm, silver content: .925. weight: 28 grams. Prices on these seem to be all over the place $70 ea to $260 ea. The one in the card holder seems to near mint. Free shipping.