India, Yaudheya tribe. Ca. 3rd-4th century A.D. Æ unit (23 mm, 10.70 g). Unicephalic Karttikeya standing facing, holding a spear in his right hand, with a small bird near his left foot and Brahmi legend
Yaudheya-ganasya jaya around / Goddess Devasena (consort of Karttikeya) standing slightly turned to her left with right hand extended; flanked by
kalasha and nandipada. Devendra Handa,
Tribal Coins of Ancient India, pp. 203-207. This type was issued by the Yaudheyas after the exit of the Kushanas. This sub-variety has additional symbols on both sides of the goddess..
The Yaudheyas were a powerful tribe in north India, famous for their martial skills. Karttikeya, the Hindu god of war and son of Lord Shiva, was their chief deity.