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Satavahanas - Copper coin of 'elephant' type, attributed to Siri Satakani

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:10,000.00 INR Estimated At:10,000.00 - 12,000.00 INR
Satavahanas - Copper coin of 'elephant' type, attributed to Siri Satakani
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Satavahanas - Copper coin of 'elephant' type, attributed to Siri Satakani (c.100-50BC), West Vidarbha region, counterstruck on another local type, not listed in PAIC, 4.50 grams.
Obv: an elephant with a trunk raised walking to the left; traces of a tree, six arched hills and a triangle-headed standard visible as under type.
Rev: Large 'Ujjain' symbol with one orb modified as a Nandipada, traces of Brahmi legend around; traces of under type (six-armed symbol and river with fishes) evident through the device. VF+, Very Rare.