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Coin of Kanishka Icirca 78-102

Not on view
Ancient bronze coin with deep black and green patina, showing a standing draped figure in relief with partially legible Greek inscription along the rim
Ancient bronze coin with dark patina and traces of green verdigris, featuring a standing figure in low relief bordered by a beaded circle, with irregular flan edges.

Unknown, Coin of Kanishka I, circa 78-102, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Coin of Kanishka I
Place Made
India
Date Made
circa 78-102
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart
Accession Number
M.84.110.9
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.