★ A particularly bold depiction of Karttikeya ★

INDIA, Yaudheya. Circa 3rd-4th century. AE (Bronze, 25 mm, 11.00 g, 12 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, flowerpot; in field to right, nandipada surmounted by three pellets. Pieper 1127. A particularly bold depiction of Karttikeya. Light areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Björn-Uwe Abels, privately acquired from Robert Tye in 2008.