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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ancientnoob, post: 2784283, member: 44140&quot;]I already owned a very rare portrait coin of Gotamiputa Siri Yajna Satakarni , but I found an upgrade. I ended up paying a little more than two times what I paid for the under-grade. I always feel no one collects what I collect right up until I have to bid on it in an auction then the 5 people in the world who want it end up creating a bloodbath. (I hate auctions.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Having finally recieved the example I am more than pleased. The portrait is nothing less than exceptional and fabulous for the type, location and era. These coins are very often well worn and most often holed. This one only being a tad off center and a little worn is totally awesome and well worth the money. (to me anyways) He will sit beautifully next to my other portrait kings of the Satavahana Empire.</p><p><br /></p><p>I find these coins unique in the great scheme of coins. They are indigenous Indian coins modeled on the denarii of the Roman emperors of the first century. They honor the the maternal line rather than the paternal line of the kings. (Mamma&#039;s boys.) They have both Brahmi and Telugu legends on the coin, and the kings appearance and attire is well crafted.</p><p><br /></p><p>Did I mention that all silver Satavahana portrait coins are rare, even more so in this condition. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie26" alt=":bookworm:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>India, Andhra</p><p>Satavahana Empire</p><p>Gotamiputa Siri Yajna Satakarni (AD 200 -250)</p><p>AR Drachm (15 mm x 2.20 grams)</p><p>Obverse : Portrait bust of king with Kakapaksha hair-style and heavy ear-plugs, wearing a high head ornament (Shiromani), Brahmi legend Rano Gotamiputasa Siri Yaña Satakanisa around</p><p>Reverse : Satavahana dynastic emblem, composed of six-arched hill with crescent, modified Ujjain symbol, a wavy line, and sun; Southern Brahmi legend Arahanaku Gotamiputaku Hiru Yana Hatakanaku.</p><p>Ref: I.K. Sharma Pl. XVII, P-15</p><p>Note: Very Fine, Rare.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]644916[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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