Yajna Sri Satakarni Coin
2nd century CE
Details
Context
Description
Details
Title: Coin
Period/Date: 2nd century CE
Dynasty/Style: Satavahana dynasty
Provenance: Andhra Pradesh
Medium: Silver
Dimensions (mm): Di. 15
Weight: 2 gm
Credit Line: Dr. Bhadragirish, Hyderabad
Accession Number: PIF000CN5
Context
Yajna Sri Satakarni was the last powerful imperial ruler known for his coins. His coins feature his portraits. The coin marks the Northern and Western territories.
Description
The obverse showcases a bold, Indianized bust with elaborate hairstyle and large earrings. The presence of a Prakrit legend in Brahmi script reveal governance or trade ties with standardized linguistic groups. The coin bears the royal ‘Ujjain’ emblem, six arched hills, sun and moon on the reverse.
