1 Drachm - Gautamiputra Satakarni Overstruck
Features
| Issuer |
Satavahana Empire
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 119-130 |
| Value | 1 Drachma (2) |
| Currency | Drachm (220 BC to 220 AC) |
| Composition | Silver (.910) |
| Weight | 2.31 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 535308 |
| References | ACR# 682 Wilfried Pieper; 2013. Ancient Indian Coins Revisited. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. |
Obverse
Four orbed Ujjain symbols over old bust of Nahapana and lettering
Script: Greek
Lettering: PANNIⲰ ΣΑHAPATAC NAHAPANAC
Translation: Great King Nahapana
Reverse
Three-arched mountain with crescent above, water symbol below and Andhra Satavahana symbol to left over old Ksatrap clumped weapon symbols and lettering ("KsaHaRaTaSa NaHaPaNaSa").
Script: Kharosthi
Translation: Great Kshatrap Nahapana
Edge
Plain
Comments
This is the overstruck type issued by this king, overstruck over a drachm of Nahapana. Dimensions, specific orientation and detail about overstrike marks and purity can vary.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (119-130) | |||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Bullion value: USD 4.58
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Actual silver weight: 0.068 oz
Current silver price: 67.80 USD/oz (see silver price 
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