Named after James Prinsep, a pioneering scholar of South Asian scripts and coinage, this Gold Medal honours his groundbreaking decipherment of ancient inscriptions. Prinsep’s work unlocked the historical significance of Brahmi inscriptions and early coinage, transforming the study of South Asian history and archaeology.
The medal recognises outstanding achievement in Advanced Epigraphy and Numismatics, celebrating analytical precision and historical insight.
A student with the highest marks (not less than 75% of the marks with A or A+ Pass) for ‘Advanced Epigraphy and Numismatics’ course unit – MSc in Archaeology. In case more than one student is eligible for the award, select the student with the highest overall total marks for all subjects. The eligible recipient shall be presented with the gold medal during the graduation ceremony at which the MSc in Archaeology degree is conferred to him/her.
The Gold Medal shall be awarded annually at the General Convocation of the University, upon the recommendation of the Board of Studies, the Board of Management and approval of the Senate.
Awarding Authority: University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
2022/23
2024/25