INDIA, Yaudheya. Circa 3rd-4th century. AE (Bronze, 24 mm, 10.95 g, 11 h). YAUDHEYA GANASA JAYA (in Brahmi) Karttikeya standing facing, holding spear in his right hand; at his feet, rooster standing right. Rev. Devasena standing facing, head turned slightly to left, extending her right hand; in field to left, kalasha (sacred vase); in field to right, nandipanda. Some pitting, otherwise, very fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia.

The Yaudheya were a dreaded tribe of warriors worshipping Karttikeya, the Hindu god of war, who is depicted on the obverse of this coin.