Panchala Kingdom,Vishnumitra, Copper half karshapana, 20-10 BCE

Gupta Empire (320 to 550 AD) ಗುಪ್ತರ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ

 The reign of Gupta emperors can truly be considered as the golden age of classical Indian history. Srigupta I (270-290 AD) who was perhaps a petty ruler of Magadha (modern Bihar) established Gupta dynasty with Patliputra or Patna as its capital. He was succedded by his son Ghatotkacha (290-305 AD). Ghatotkacha was succeeded by his son Chandragupta I (305-325 AD) who strengthened his kingdom by matrimonial alliance with the powerful family of Lichchavi who were rulers of Mithila. His marriage to Lichchhavi princess Kumaradevi, brought an enormous power, resources and prestige. He took advantage of the situation and occupied whole of fertile Gangetic valley. Chandragupta I eventually assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja (emperor) in formal coronation
Kumaragupta ( 414-455 AD) - silver coin

Satavahana Kingdom .ಶಾತವಾಹನ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ . (230 BC - 220 AD )

 The Satavahana Kings initially ruled in the area of the rivers Krishna and Godavari. The Puranas mention 30 Satavahana Kings. Most of the Satavahana kings are known from their coins and inscriptions. This dynasty ruled from Junnar (Pune), Prathisthan (Paithan) in Maharashtra and Amaravati (Dharanikota) in Andhra Pradesh over Southern and Central India from around 230 BCE onward. Although there is some controversy about when the lineage of Satavahana kings came to an end, the most authentic estimates suggest that it lasted about 450 years, until around 220 CE. The Satavahana kings are credited for establishing peace in the country, resisting the assault of foreigners after the decline of Mauryan Empire

The Satavahanas are the first native Indian rulers to issue their own coins with portraits of their rulers, starting with king Gautamiputra Satakarni,
Satavahana coins give unique indications as to their chronology, language, and even facial features (curly hair, long ears and strong lips). They issued mainly lead and copper coins; some of their portrait-style silver coins were struck over coins of the Western Kshatrapa kings .Their coins also display various traditional symbols, such as elephants, lions, horses and chaityas (stupas), as well as the "Ujjain symbol", a cross with four circles at the end.

Vasisthi putra Siri Pudumavi (85-125 AD), Silver, portrait type Drachm, Obv: bust of the king to right wearing large ear rings, Brahmi legend around " Rano Vasithiputasa Siri Pudumavisa " Rev: Ujjaini symbol, sun and six arched hill with crescent above on right, wavy line below, Dravidian legend in brahmi script: around " Arahanaku Vahitti Makanaku Tiru Pulumaviku",

Silver 'portrait'-type drachm of “ Vasithiputa Siri Satakani “ (c.135-145 AD), 2.09g. Obv: Curly-haired bust of king facing right, wearing bold head ornament and ear plugs; Brahmi legend RañoVasithiputasa Siri Satakanisa around. Rev: Dynastic symbol composed of six-arched hill with crescent, modified 'Ujjain' symbol, sun, and a wavy line in centre; Southern Brahmi legend …hitti Makanaku Tiru Hatakaniku around.

Vasitiputa Siva Siri Pulumavi (152- 160 AD ) Silver portrait type drachm. Obverse : King's bust right, Brahmi legend around: " Rano Vasithiputasa Siva Siri Pudumavisa ". Reverse : Ujjain symbol and six-arched hill, river below, Dravidian legend in brahmi script: "Arahanaku Vahitti Makanaku Siva Tiru (Pulumaviku)"