INDIA, Post-Mauryan (Punjab). Taxila (local coinage). Karshapana (Bronze, 22 mm, 8.61 g), circa 2nd century BC. 'VATASVAKA' (in Brahmi) Three-arched hill surmounted by crescent in center; to right, female adorant or deity standing to left, extending hands toward the crescent; below, pelleted hill. Rev. Blank. MACW 4431. MIG 588. Extremely rare. Very fine.


This fascinating type was issued around the time of the Indo-Greek King Agathokles. Vatasvaka was probably a local ruler of Taxila and/or an Indo-Greek vassal.