Lot 447: India, Satavahana empire. Sri Satakarni. Ca. 1st-2nd century A.D. Æ coin.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 30 (Auction 343)

Description

India, Satavahana empire. Sri Satakarni. Ca. 1st-2nd century A.D. Æ coin (20 mm, 3.99 g). Lioness standing left facing yupa (sacrificial altar), with Brahmi legend Rajno Siri Sata(kanisa) above / 4-orbed 'Ujjain' symbol. Our specimen has a clear legend, which is quite hard to find. Rare.

This lioness type is far more scarce than the Junnar lion type.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 447
Listing #: 238571
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:28:40 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $45
1 Bid(s)

Description

This lioness type is far more scarce than the Junnar lion type.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 447
Listing #: 238571
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:28:40 PM CT
Estimate: $75