★ One of the earliest depictions of Balarama, the older brother of Lord Krishna ★

INDO-SKYTHIANS. Maues, circa 125-85 BC. AE (Bronze, 25x26 mm, 11.49 g, 12 h), uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or western Gandhara. ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC ΒΑCΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ MAYOY Balarama-Sankarshana standing facing, holding club in his right hand and plough in his left. Rev. 'Rajadirajasa mahatasa Moasa' ('of Great King of Kings Maues' in Kharoshti) Goddess standing right, holding fillet or mala (Hindu prayer beads) in their hands. HGC 12, 539. Senior 20.1. Rare. About very fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia.

This is one of the earliest depictions of Balarama, the older brother of Lord Krishna, who is shown here holding a plough.