Satavahanas, Junnar region, Gotamiputa Siva Satakani (c.36-64AD), Alloyed Copper, 1.84g, Characteristic “Lion” type, Obv: Maned Lion standing facing left, traces of arched hill below its belly, Brahmi legend “Raño Siva Sataka…” above, Rev: Ujjain symbol partially visible. Very fine, extremely rare. Gotamiputa Siva Satakani was the older brother of Gotamiputa Siri Satakani and ruled for approximately 28 years, according to Puranic evidence. During his reign, the Satavahana empire was at its weakest. His coins are all very rare. This coin is exceptional for the preservation of the its legend, in spite of its fractional size.