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Dinar of Kanishka III or Vashishka2nd-3rd century

Not on view
Ancient gold coin with relief figure of a standing crowned person holding two long staffs, surrounded by partially legible non-Latin script along the rim
Gold coin with beaded rim, depicting a standing figure in relief holding objects in each hand, flanked by Brahmi script inscription.

Unknown, Dinar of Kanishka III or Vashishka, 2nd-3rd century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Montanari, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Dinar of Kanishka III or Vashishka
Place Made
India
Date Made
2nd-3rd century
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 15/16 in. (2.38 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Montanari
Accession Number
M.77.56.18
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.