Satavahanas, Siri Satakani, Vidisha series, Inscribed Copper Punch Marked, 5.88g, Uniface, Five punches - 1. in the centre, 'Ujjain' symbol with crescent, 2. Elephant standing facing right, 3. river with Fishes and Turtles, 4. triangle-headed standard in railing, 5. Brahmi legend “Raño Siri Satakanisa” on obverse (PAIC# 2575). Very fine, extremely rare.
The presence of the Satavahanas in the Vidisha region is attested by an inscription of Vasithiputa Ananda, the mason/foreman of king Siri Satakani, inscribed on the lintel of the Eastern doorway of the Great Stupa at Sanchi. The Satavahanas conquered the upper Betwa Valley from the Kanvayanas and issued local-style copper punch marked coins. The issues of Siri Satakani were followed by Siri Sati, struck in close succession.