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Medieval India: Early Medieval Gujarat, post-Gupta period unattributable copper coin, 2.39g

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 INR
Medieval India: Early Medieval Gujarat, post-Gupta period unattributable copper coin, 2.39g
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Satavahanas, silver 'portrait' type drachm, Gotamiputa Siri Yaña Satakani (180-220 AD), Pieper 688, pierced twice for use in jewellery, 1.87g. Obv: Bust of king facing right, with hair tied in a knot behind the head and locks on temples, wearing bold head ornament, and ear plugs; Brahmi legend … Gotamiputasa Siri Yaña… around. Rev: Dynastic symbol composed of six-arched hill with crescent, modified 'Ujjain' symbol, sun, and wavy line in centre; Southern Brahmi legend Arahanaku Gotamiputaku …Hatakanaku around.

Very fine, Very scarce.

The coin is double-struck on reverse due to die slippage.