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Dinar of Prakasadityaearly 6th century (?)

Not on view

Small ancient gold coin with low-relief decoration suggesting a stylized horse and rider, with dark oxidation in recessed areas and an irregular worn edge

Small gold coin with raised relief design showing a squatting figure atop a large open-jawed animal, with rounded irregular edges and worn surface.

Artist or Maker: Unknown
Title: Dinar of Prakasaditya
Place Made: India
Date Made: early 6th century (?)
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Diameter: 3/4 in. (1.91 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart
Accession Number: M.77.55.26
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.