Lot 813: India, Yaudheya tribe. 3rd-4th centuries A.D. Æ unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

3rd-4th centuries A.D. Æ unit (23 mm, 10.94 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. Handa pp. 203-7. Scarce variety with no additional device on reverse. Green and dark brown patina. Choice 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 #: 813
Listing #: 234853
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:15:20 PM CT
Estimate: $60

Starting Bid: $36
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Description

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 #: 813
Listing #: 234853
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:15:20 PM CT
Estimate: $60