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Drachma of Apollodotus180-160 B.C.

Not on view
Small square silver coin with raised Greek lettering around the border and a relief elephant at center, with a row of dots below
Silver square coin with a humped bull in profile at center, surrounded by Kharosthi script inscription on all four sides, worn silver surface with raised relief.

Unknown, Drachma of Apollodotus, 180-160 B.C., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Indian Art Special Purpose Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Drachma of Apollodotus
Place Made
Afghanistan, Bactria
Date Made
180-160 B.C.
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
9/16 x 9/16 in. (1.43 x 1.43 cm)
Credit Line
Indian Art Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.81.154.6
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.