Lot 535: India, Satavahana empire. Gautamiputra Sri Yajna Satakarni. Ca. A.D. 155-180. AR half drachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 28 (Auction 338)

Description

Gautamiputra Sri Yajna Satakarni. Ca. A.D. 155-180. AR half drachm (15 mm, 1.33 g). Curly-haired bust of king right, wearing a jewel on forehead and battle-axe earrings, with Brahmi legend Rano Gotamiputasa Siri Yajna Satakanisa around / Ujjain symbol and six-arched hill with crescent, with southern Brahmi/Telugu legend around. This half denomination is not listed in Mitchiner. This specimen has a wonderful portrait and clear legends. Very rare. Toned, slightly porous. Unusual portrait. Very fine .

Fractional bust-type silver coins of the Satavahana kings are very rare.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 535
Listing #: 178370
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:58:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Starting Bid: $180
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Description

Fractional bust-type silver coins of the Satavahana kings are very rare.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 535
Listing #: 178370
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:58:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300