Satavahanas, Junnar region, jointly issued by Siri Satakani and his queen Naganika (c.100-50BC), Alloyed Copper, 7.11g, Obv: A pillar topped by an effigy of a Horse, with a vertical Brahmi inscription “Naganikaya” on it, Brahmi legend beginning from the left of the horse “Raño Siri Sa…” and continuing beyond the pillar “…(takanisa)” towards the horse, Rev: Ujjain symbol with Taurines in quadrants and Swastikas in orbs, within a dotted border. Very fine+, exceedingly rare. The coins of Naganika and Satakani are a unique type amongst all Indian monarchical coinages, in being the first ever joint issue and the earliest to bear the name of an indigenous queen. It is well-known from the Naneghat inscription that Naganika was not only the consort of Siri Satakani, but a ruler in her own right, after her husband’s death, as a regent for their son Vedi Siri. She performed many Vedic sacrifices as Satakani’s consort, including Ashwamedha or the Horse Sacrifice. The depiction of a horse-headed pillar on coins very likely refer to this event, and the pillar is undoubtedly a sacrificial post with her name inscribed on it, alluding to the fact that she held an equal status in the ceremony along with her husband.