2017-08-11 Fri

Yaudheya was an ancient ruling confederation in the northern part of India between 200 BC to 400 AD. Their motifs and symbols on the coins are one the best things to see! There were many independent kingdoms and dynasties ruling over the northern region of North India.

We see temple structuresof various shapes and sizes on their coins. We also see six headed Kartikeya !

Do you know any other Indian coins where we see Kartikeya and temples?

The given coin in the image belongs to Yaudheyas. It is a copper Unit weighing around 18.28 grams. The obverse depicts Lord Shiva holding trident with battle-axe on shaft and Brahmi legend around ‘Bhagavata Chitresvara Mahatmana. The reverse depicts a deer facing left, six arched hill topped with parasol, a tree in railing, vase and srivatsa.