Maharathis in Central Maharashtra during the first phase of Satavahana decline, Siva Vijha Satakani, Alloyed Copper, 4.88g, Obv: Three-arched hill with crescent flanked and topped by small taurines, wavy line below; Brahmi legend “…rathisa Siva Vijha Sa(taka)nisa” clockwise from 9 o’clock, Rev: Tree in railing (Not listed in PAIC). Extremely fine, extremely rare.
Coins of this Maharathi with a ‘Satakani’ name ending have been recently discovered. This sheds an important light on the political situation during the period of the first decline of the Satavahanas. It shows that some members of the wider Satavahana family who held subordinate offices, asserted independence during this period.