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Coin of Demetrius205-171 B.C.

Not on view
Silver coin pendant with ribbed bail, showing a worn relief profile of a helmeted figure in left-facing profile, bordered by raised dots
Silver coin pendant with a ribbed loop mount at top. Obverse shows a standing male figure in relief flanked by Greek inscription reading ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on the right and ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ on the left, with a small monogram below.

Unknown, Coin of Demetrius, 205-171 B.C., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Indian Art Special Purpose Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Coin of Demetrius
Place Made
Afghanistan, Bactria
Date Made
205-171 B.C.
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 3/8 in. (3.49 cm)
Credit Line
Indian Art Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.87.18.1
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art