HISTORY OF COINS

Satvahana kings. These coins belonging to later half century of third century B.C. They belonged to the king by name Satvahan and were discovered in Hyderabad state. They bore the inspiration Siri Satwahan on them. They are in prakrut language. The prevailent opinions about Satwagab dyensty were changed after discovery of these coins. The king by name of Satwahan had founded the dynasty in the year 230 B.C. These ancient coins have a large share in establishing the fact. Through such coins the researchers have been helped in gaining the knowledge about history.