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Dinar of an Unidentified King300-500

Not on view
Small circular gold coin with low-relief struck design of a seated figure with raised arms, flanked by vertical elements, with partial inscriptions along the lower edge
Gold coin with a standing crowned figure in profile at center, surrounded by Brahmi script characters; struck with slightly irregular edges and raised relief detailing.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Dinar of an Unidentified King
Place Made
India
Date Made
300-500
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 11/16 in. (1.74 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart
Accession Number
M.77.55.27
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.1. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1986.