INDIA, Post-Mauryan (Deccan). Ishvakus. Mathariputra Sri Vira Purishadatta, circa 250-270. Unit (Lead, 15 mm, 3.35 g). SIRI VIRA (in Brahmi) Elephant standing facing right. Rev. Four-orbed Ujjain symbol. Pieper 723. Good fine.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
The Ikshvakus became independent from the Satavahanas in the eastern Deccan (modern-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh), where they established their capital at Nagarjunikonda (Vijayapuri) in circa 227 AD. Their kingdom was eventually annexed by the Pallavas in the 4th century.
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