Satavahana (Andhra) empire Gautamiputra Satakarni, c. 60-84 AD AE coin Obverse: Elephant advancing right, with Brahmi legend Rano Siri Sataka(nisa) around Reverse: 4-orbed Ujjain symbol, the dynastic symbol of the Satavahanas Ref: Unpublished in Pieper This coin is attributed to Gautamiputra, though it has the generic Sri Satakanisa legend. It is a local issue, distinct from the later universal potin issues. This type is not recorded by Pieper. Very Rare. |