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Q · Post Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
Which of the following is a unique feature of the Satavahana coinage?
TopicPost Mauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Satavahana coins had bilingual legends (Prakrit, Brahmi) and used a double-die striking system with images and symbols.
Final Answer: Option B — Double-die system with Prakrit legends