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Lesser Satavahanas of Banavasi - 'horse' type copper coin of Sivalananda, not listed in PAIC, 2.17g.

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:125,000.00 - 150,000.00 INR
Lesser Satavahanas of Banavasi - 'horse' type copper coin of Sivalananda, not listed in PAIC, 2.17g.
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Lesser Satavahanas of Banavasi - 'horse' type copper coin of Sivalananda, struck towards the North-East of his realm, not listed in PAIC, 2.17g. Obv: Horse standing facing left, Swastika on its back, Brahmi legend Raño Sivalanandasa in exergue; the horse is countermarked with a bold Shrivatsa symbol. Rev: Tree in railing in centre a sacrificial spoon or Sruva to left and a small flask or Kupi to right; a triangle-headed standard countermarked towards the base of the railing.

Extremely fine, Extremely rare.

A similar type for Mulananda has been listed in PAIC and this coin demonstrates the close proximity between the issues of Mulananda and Sivalananda. The choice of type was guided most probably by coinages operating on the North-eastern borders of the Banavasi kingdom.