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Unknown
Coin8th-9th century (?)

Not on view
Small cast gold disc with low-relief face or mask motif, scrolling forms, raised dot clusters, and circular decorations around the perimeter
Small gold coin with raised Indic script arranged in geometric registers across the surface, with a granular textured field and small circular dot motifs.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Coin
Place Made
India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai (Madras)
Date Made
8th-9th century (?)
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 5/8 in. (1.58 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart
Accession Number
M.77.55.10
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art

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