★ Lajja Gauri, the Hindu goddess of fertility and sexuality ★

INDIA, Post-Mauryan (Malwa). Ujjain. AE (Bronze, 10x11 mm, 1.00 g), circa 2nd century BC. Lajja Gauri seated facing, with legs spread. Rev. Four-orbed Ujjain symbol within serrated border. Pieper -. Very rare. Minor pitting, otherwise, very fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia.

This very rare coin shows Lajja Gauri, the Hindu goddess of fertility and sexuality. She is depicted in a birthing posture, but without any outward signs of pregnancy.