INDIA, Post-Mauryan (Deccan). Satavahanas (Andhras). Gautamiputra Satakarni, circa 53-78. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 2.00 g). Four-orbed Ujjain symbol overstruck on the portrait of Nahapana. Rev. Three arched hill in center overstruck on Nahapana's bow and thunderbolt. Pieper 682. Rare and beautifully toned. Traces of overstriking, otherwise, very fine.


This coin was overstruck on a drachm of the Western Satrap Nahapana, probably a short time after Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated Nahapana, which according to R. Fynes took place sometime after 71.