Pre-Satavahana: King Samigopa, 200 BC, Kotalingala (Andhra), Copper, XF

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mitresh

Pre-Satavahana, King Samigopa, 200 BC, Kotalingala (Andhra), Copper, 1.38g

Obv: Triangle-headed standard (Indra-dhwaja); Strung Bow-arrow; legend in brahmi below 'Rajno Samigopasa'

Rev: Nandyavarta (4 Nandipad - bull feet) around a central circle
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THCoins

Very beautifull specimen, as if struck yesterday.! The reverse to the uninitiated eye here also could make the impression of a terrain map indicating the position of the capital city.

mitresh

Thanks Anthony. Yes the Rev is a bit stylized but they are rare in any condition with most of them heavily worn or corroded.
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nnasir


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Figleaf

Amazingly, the arrow on Mitresh's coin has flown on Noman's coin...

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.