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Coin of Vasishthiputra Pulumavicirca 132-159

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Ancient silver coin with worn profile portrait facing right, surrounded by a band of Brahmi or Kharosthi script inscription along the rim
Silver coin with irregular edges and dark patina, featuring a central raised symbol flanked by circular motifs, surrounded by an inscription in an Indic script.

Unknown, Coin of Vasishthiputra Pulumavi, circa 132-159, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Indian Art Special Purpose Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Coin of Vasishthiputra Pulumavi
Place Made
India, Andhra Pradesh
Date Made
circa 132-159
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 5/8 in. (1.59 cm)
Credit Line
Indian Art Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.81.154.1
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.