Lot 215

Ancient Vidarbha region Satavahanas Siri Sadakarani o/s on Siri Sadavahana Copper Heavy Unit

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 7000 - 8000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
25.85 x 17.36 mm
Weight
6.87 gms
Denomination
Heavy Unit
Calendar/Year
1st Century BC

Ancient, Vidarbha region, Satavahanas, (1st Century BC), Siri Sadakarani o/s on Siri Sadavahana, Copper Heavy Unit, 6.87 gms, 25.85 x 17.36 mm, Obverse: Elephant to right, Indradhwaja on its back, Brahmi legend on its back reading ‘(RanoSi)riSadavahana(sa), Brahmi legend on back of elephant reading ‘(RanoSi)riSadakani(sa)’, Reverse: Ujjain symbol with concentric circles in each orb, Ancillary symbols around, This is an interesting specimen showing legend Siri Sadakarani o/s on legend Siri Sadavahana, Such overstruck coins help to establish relative chronology of the issuers, fine to very fine, very rare.