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Satavahana Empire Vasisthiputra sri Khada Satakarni (c.160-165 CE), Silver Drachm, 2.20 grms; Obv: King's bust facing right with prominent earrings , Brahmi legend Ra-ño Va-si-thi-pu-ta-sa Si-ri Kha-da Sa-ta-ka-ni-sa Rev. Ujjain Symbol, Six arched hill sun & moon in the centre with tamil Brahmi legend around within dotted border, While the coin features jewelry holes, the king’s name remains fully preserved, making it exceptionally rare. Coin of Sri Khada Satakarni is not surfaced in any Indian auction for many years. Vasisthiputra Satakarni, the younger brother of Yajna Sri Satakarni, was embroiled in a prolonged conflict with the Scythian Western Kshatrapas to the west. In a bid to secure peace and strengthen his position, he married the daughter of Rudradaman I, the powerful ruler of the Western Kshatrapas. Despite this diplomatic alliance, Satakarni was ultimately defeated by his father-in-law in battle, a crushing blow that severely impacted the Satavahana Empire's power and prestige.
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