Raja Raja Chola “Sri Lanka Vibhu” Debased gold Coin 985-1014 CE

The Raja Raja Chola “Sri Lanka Vibhu” coin is a historically significant artifact from the Chola dynasty, issued during the reign of the legendary Tamil emperor Raja Raja Chola I (985–1014 CE). These coins were minted during his conquest and rule of Sri Lanka, reflecting the Cholas’ dominance and their sophisticated administrative and economic systems.
Obv: the king seated facing the right, holding aloft a rosette in the raised left arm, the Nagari legend “Sri Lanka Vibhu” on the right field, a dotted border around the field.

Rev: the king standing facing the right, holding aloft a double-crescent, altar, flame, conch, pellets, in the field, a dotted border around the field.