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Obverse : standing goddess Lakshmi probably holding stalks of a
plant not clearly visible.
Reverse : railed svastika revolving to right (clockwise). A seated bull on right and a faint indication of a flower pot on left. |
The absence of prominent breasts seen in most Lakshmi plaques have led some to describe image as a male god although the narrow hips appear to indicate a female form.
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The coin was scanned at 300dpi and displayed at 200dpi. It was obtained in 1999 December from Rajah Wickremesinhe an Author and collector in Colombo, Lanka.