Satavahanas, Newase-Paithan region, Siri Satakani (c.100-50BC), Lead, 9.73g, “Jumping lion

Satavahanas, Newase-Paithan region, Siri Satakani (c.100-50BC), Lead, 9.73g, “Jumping lion” type, Obv: Lion with raised tail jumping to right, Brahmi legend “Raño Siri Satakanisa” above, Rev: Tree with broad leaves within a railing, ancillary symbols (triangle-headed standard, Nandipada etc) around. Very fine+, extremely rare. The ‘jumping lion’ type is very commonly represented by uninscribed fractions but much rarer in the full denomination, inscribed variety.

Sold for ₹15,000

Auction: Auction #89 · Oswal Antiques · 2021-05-09 · Estimate: ₹ 15000 - ₹ 20000

Category: Ancient : Satavahanas

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