A fine portrait of Gautamiputra Yajna Satakarni
Lot 1344
INDIA, Post-Mauryan (Deccan). Satavahanas (Andhras). Gautamiputra Yajna Satakarni, circa 167-196. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.21 g, 12 h). 'RANO GOTAMIPUTASA SIRI YAJNA SATAKANISA ' ('Son of Queen Gautami, Lord Yajna Satakanisa' in Brahmi) Curly-haired bust of Yajna Satakanisa to right, wearing jewel on forehead and battle-axe earrings. Rev. 'ARAHANAKU GOTAMIPUTAKU HIRU YANA HATAKANIKU' (in southern Brahmi/Telugu) Four-orbed Ujjain symbol on the left; on the right, six-arched hill surmounted by crescent; above, sun smbol. B.U. Abels: Two Coins of Kosikiputra Satakarni, in: Numismatic Digest 38 (2014), p. 74, ill. 4.3 (this coin). Pieper 688. A beautifully toned example with a particularly fine portrait. Struck slightly off center and with a few light nicks, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Björn-Uwe Abels, privately acquired in 2004.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
360 CHF
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Closing time: 12-Mar-23, 14:12:30 CET
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