Lot 2417

Description

South India, Satavahana Occupation of Karnataka, Vasisthiputra Sri Satakarni, (c.A.D.118-147), silver drachms, obv. king's bust right, elaborate hair style and large ear-rings, legend around, rev. Satavahana symbol, hill sun and moon, water symbol, legend around, (Mitchiner, Coinage and History of Southern India Part I, 147-149 [p.97, £600], M. (Indo-greek - Indo-Scythian, vol.9) No.1346. Dark with hoard patina, fine and very rare. (3)