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1 Karshapana - Satakarni
| Issuer | Satavahana Empire |
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| Year | 230 BC - 107 AD |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Elephant depicted in profile advancing to the right, with trunk raised, rendered in a stylised manner characteristic of early Deccan coinage. A Brahmi legend reading 'Sa Ta Ka Ni Sa' appears in the upper field above the animal's back, identifying the issuing ruler. The die-work is bold but irregular, consistent with the cast potin technique employed by the Satavahana dynasty. The flan is slightly uneven and shows typical surface porosity associated with potin alloy production. |
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| Obverse script | Brahmi |
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| Edge | Plain |
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