Yaudheya tribe of Punjab
c. 1st century AD
AE unit (7.19 g)
Obverse: Deer standing right with river below
Reverse: Karttikeya (Shadana) standing facing with one hand on hip and the other holding a scepter; Brahmi legend Bhagavato Brahmanya-devasya around
Ref: Pieper 1621
This rare type depicts a deer and Karttikeya, the Hindu God of War.
An attractive specimen with wonderful toning.
Rare and CHOICE.