INDIA, Post-Mauryan (Deccan). Satavahanas (Andhras). Vasisthiputra Satakarni, circa 118-147. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.29 g, 10 h). RANO VASITHIPUTASA SIRI SATAKARNI ('son of Queen Vasisthiputra, Lord Satakarni' in Brahmi) Curly-haired bust of Vasisthiputra Satakarni, to right, wearing jewel on forehead and battle-axe earrings. Rev. ARAHANAKU VAHITTI MAKANAKU TIRU SATAKARNIKU (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. 4.2 ( this coin ). Pieper 687. Nicely toned. Slightly rough, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Björn-Uwe Abels, formed between 1970 and 2022.