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Coin of Spalapati Devacirca 920-935

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Dark gray metal coin with blue-green patina, depicting a mounted rider holding a lance on horseback, with a circular shield and a cross symbol
Silver coin with dark patina and spots of turquoise corrosion, featuring raised script in an early Indic or Brahmi-related script arranged around a central device, irregular edges with worn relief.

Unknown, Coin of Spalapati Deva, circa 920-935, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Indian Art Special Purpose Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Coin of Spalapati Deva
Place Made
Afghanistan, Kabul
Date Made
circa 920-935
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 3/4 in. (1.91 cm)
Credit Line
Indian Art Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.84.110.12
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art