Studies in Indian Coins

Studies in Indian Coins
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Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Total Pages : 468
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ISBN-10 : 8120829735
ISBN-13 : 9788120829732
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Book Synopsis Studies in Indian Coins by : D.C. Sircar

Download or read book Studies in Indian Coins written by D.C. Sircar and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book is an authoritative and authentic source for the study of Indian coins. It not only describes the coins but also studies them critically in all their aspects. The points which are dealth with here are on numismatic studies in India; Satamana and Sana; Kautilya and Buddhaghosa on coins; silver coins of Vasisthiputra Satakarni; alleged coins of the Mahisa kings; coins of semi-independent rulers; date of Isvaradatta's coins; Petluripalem hoard; some problems of tribal coins; coins of Kumaragupta I, Harigupta and Ramagupta; coins of Muhammad bin Sam and Prthviraja; coins of Kakatiya Prataparudra I; Gajapati Pagoda, Ganga Fanam and Ramatanka; coins of Bhairavasimha; Maratha mint under the Peshwas; Cowrie-shell, rupee and pice. In describing the features of a particular class of coins from the standpoint of standard, style and fabric or in discussing the significance of the numismatic terms, the author has utilized the literary data which have a bearing on them.


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