Chap. V Working in Metals
Early knowledge of the use of iron 457
Steel 457
Copper and its uses 457
Bells, bronze, lead 458
Gold and silver 458
Red coral found at Galle (note) 459
Jewelry and mounted gems 459
Gilding.—Coin 460
Coins mentioned in the Mahawanso 460
Meaning of the term “massa” (note) 460
Coins of Lokiswaira 461
General device of Singhalese coins 461
Indian coinage of Prakrama Bahu 462
Fish-hook money 463