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Dinar of Khingila6th century (?)

Not on view
Gold coin with a beaded rim border, a central relief figure in a headdress with outstretched arms, a trident-like form, and surrounding script in a non-Latin alphabet
Circular gold disc with irregular edges, heavily corroded surface showing dark brown and greenish patina, with shallow impressed or relief decoration partially obscured by age-related pitting and encrustation.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Dinar of Khingila
Place Made
India
Date Made
6th century (?)
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 in. (2.54 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Montanari
Accession Number
M.77.56.3
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.