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INDIA, Post-Mauryan (Malwa). Ujjain. AE (Bronze, 14 mm, 3.38 g), 2nd century BC. Three-headed god (Brahma or Shiva) standing facing; to left, tree in railing. Rev. Four-orbed Ujjain symbol within outer border. Cf. Pieper 277 (for type without ornate border on the reverse). About very fine.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
The obverse of this coin shows either Lord Shiva or Brahma, the god of creation, who is also known as Svayambhu ('Self-Born' in Sanskrit). Both deities are known to be depicted with three heads.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
The obverse of this coin shows either Lord Shiva or Brahma, the god of creation, who is also known as Svayambhu ('Self-Born' in Sanskrit). Both deities are known to be depicted with three heads.