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1956.8.2

Subcircular metal coin with image of a figure on an elephant on the obverse. [MJD 07/04/2010]


1956.8.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Subcircular metal coin with image of a figure on an elephant on the obverse. [MJD 07/04/2010]
Long description
Subcircular metal coin with image of a figure on an elephant on the obverse. The reverse has an image of a standing figure, god of fire, holding an object in his outstretched left hand. [MJD 07/04/2010]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Kushan
Person
Field collector A.R. Nye
PRM source Mrs A.R. Nye
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 101-200
Date collected
By 1956
Acquisition information
Donated: 1956
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Struck
Dimensions
Diameter: max 25 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1956.8.2

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