Yaudheya tribe of Punjab
c. 1st century AD
AE unit (9.2 g)
Obverse: Karttikeya (Shadana) standing facing with one hand on hip and the other holding a scepter; Brahmi legend Bhagavato Brahmanya-devasya around
Reverse: 10-arched hill and tree-in-railing; below, deer standing left
Ref: Pieper 1621
The legend Bhagavato is clearly visible on this specimen - it refers to Karttikeya, the Hindu God of War, who can be seen holding a scepter on obverse.
Rare.