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Coin of Vasudeva I (reigned circa 142-176)2nd century

Not on view
Ancient bronze coin, heavily corroded with green and brown patina, showing a low-relief figure on horseback with a ladder-like motif to the right
Ancient bronze coin with heavily corroded, reddish-brown surface, showing a standing figure in relief with a crown or headdress, partial inscription around the edge, and a notch at the lower rim.

Unknown, Coin of Vasudeva I (reigned circa 142-176), 2nd century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Anita Spertus and Jeff Holmgren, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Coin of Vasudeva I (reigned circa 142-176)
Place Made
North India
Date Made
2nd century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter: 13/16 in. (2.06 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Anita Spertus and Jeff Holmgren
Accession Number
M.75.89.1
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.