Ancient India coinage of Satavahana Dynasty, issued by Sri Satakarni,
Metal Copper Unit,weight 4.20gms, Nasik Region,
Obv: Lion with a long curved tail facing LEFT, with a swastika above and traces of Brahmi legend.
Rev: Tree in railing, Ujjaini and triratna symbol
Details of the symbols on the coin:
Swastika
The Swastika is one of the
eight auspicious marks and is implied to peace, prosperity and happiness. The
symbol was adopted by numerous cults.
It appears frequently on the
Satavahana coins, as a part of groups of symbols, between the orbs of Ujjain
Symbol sometimes above the animal motif.
Triratna
The Triratna Symbol includes
a trident like three pronged device with a line and a circle below it. The
symbol is associated with both Jainism and Buddhism. According to Buddhist
philosophy the Triratna symbol refers to Buddha, Dhrama and Sangha.
Ujjain Symbol
Ujjain symbol is the most
peculiar characteristic of the Satavhana coins. The symbol is named Ujjain
Symbol because a hoard of coins depicting the symbol was first discovered at
Ujjain. Subsequently, Satavahana coins found at several archaeological sites
seemed to bear this Symbol. However, its significance is not known.
The symbol comprises of four
circles attached to the ends of the bars of a cross. The circles are either
hollow or have pellets or dots or Svastika inside it. A double or single circle
also appears inside the circles.
Source: Internet & Numismatic Experts
