Æ Unit - Rajuvula Herakles & Lion Type

Issuer	Northern Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom)
Year	25 BC - 15 BC
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Weight	6.70 g
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Obverse description	Facing bust or figure in nimbate and crowned form, identified as Lakshmi, rendered in a schematic Indo-Scythian style with broad, flat relief typical of the period. A partial Brahmi legend surrounds the central device, partially visible along the coin's periphery. The flan is irregular and the strike somewhat off-center, consistent with hammered coinage of this regional satrap series. The field is flat with minimal ornamentation beyond the primary effigy.
Obverse script	Brahmi
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Reverse description	Abhisheka Lakshmi depicted standing in frontal pose, flanked by two elephants performing the ritual lustration by pouring water over the goddess, a motif well-attested in Indo-Scythian and post-Mauryan coinage traditions. The composition reflects strong Indian iconographic influence within the broader Indo-Scythian numismatic repertoire. The relief is low and the engraving schematic, with the figures rendered in a summary style characteristic of provincial bronze issues. The flan edges are irregular, and the reverse strike is partially weak, as is common for this denomination.
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