Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
Object composed of gold Diameter 19.5 mm Weight 7.83 g
Inscription present: King wearing helmet and diadem, standing left, dressed in coat reaching to knees and trousers; flames rising from shoulders; leans with left hand on lance; elephant-goad in right over altar; sword at waist; curved row of dots (exergue line) between feet.
Inscription present: Siva standing left, nimbate, with horned crown; in his four hands, a vase, a thunderbolt, a trident and a goat, the last standing on the ground to right and grasped by horns; the figure appears to wear arm-lets; quiver-strap and body-belt, and is perhaps phallic; border of dots.
Accession number: CM.MC.9758-R
Primary reference Number: 237021
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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