Ayodhya, Mitra Kings Of Kosala, Ayumitra, Copper Unit

Ruler : Ayumitra
Era : (2nd-1st Century BC)
Dynasty : Mitra
Denomination : Copper Unit
Weight :  7.92 g
Diameter :   21.6  mm
Book Reference : Pieper # 1064

Obverse :
Bull standing left, with sacrificial spear to left and Brahmi legend below reading ‘Ayumitrasa’.

Reverse :
Peacock facing a palm tree, wavy line below.

Comment :
Ayodhya was historically known as Saketa. The early Buddhist and Jain canonical texts mention that the religious leaders Gautama Buddha and Mahavira visited and lived in the city. This was issued in the Ayodhya region after the collapse of Kushan rule. Complete brahmi legends 'Aa Yu Mi Tra Sa' readable, on reverse clear depiction of Peacock and Palm tree visible, Extremely Fine Grade, Rare.