Yajna Sri Satakarni coin
2nd century CE
Details
Description
The Context
Details
Title: Coin
Period/Date: 2nd Century CE
Dynasty/Style: Satavahana dynasty
Provenance: Andhra Pradesh
Medium: Potin coin
Dimensions(mm): Di. 18
Weight: 3 gm
Credit Line: Dr. Bhadragirish, Hyderabad
Accession Number: PIF000CN6
Description
The obverse side features an elephant with a raised trunk and inscription in Brahmi reading ‘Siri ya na sata ka nisa’, while the reverse side displays the Ujjain symbol.
The Context
The portrait coin of Yajna Sri Satakarni, the last powerful ruler of his empire, is renowned for its distinctive design. The obverse side features an elephant with an upraised trunk and inscription in Brahmi reading ‘Sri Yana Sata Kanisa’ while the reverse side displays the Ujjain symbol.
