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Lot 438: India, Yaudheya tribe. 3rd-4th century A.D. Æ unit. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 27 (Auction 335)
- Starting Bid: $45
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
3rd-4th century A.D. Æ unit (24 mm, 11.01 g). Unicephalic Karttikeya standing facing, holding a spear in his right hand, with a small bird near his left foot and Brahmi legend Yaudheya-ganasya jaya around / Goddess Devasena (consort of Karttikeya) standing slightly turned to her left with right hand extended. Devendra Handa, Tribal Coins of Ancient India, pp. 203-207. This is the scarcer variety with no additional device on reverse. Nearly very fine.
The Yaudheyas issued this Karttikeya-Devasena type in the northern Gangetic plain after the exit of the Kushanas.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 438
- Listing #: 211863
- Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:25:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $75