Yaudheya tribe of ancient Punjab
c. 1st century AD
AE drachm (3.81 g)
Obverse: Deer standing left, with temple to left and swastika above
Reverse: Hindu God of War Karttikeya standing facing, with one hand on hip and the other holding a scepter; traces of Brahmi legend Bhagavato Brahmanya devasya around
Ref: Pieper 1630
An early depiction of a Hindu temple.
Very Rare.