Catalogue of the Coins of Ancient India

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Catalogue of the Coins of Ancient India by John Allan is the most important work on Indian numismatics and will long remain the main source of information for those working on the subject. It includes the well-known punch-marked, early silver and uninscribed cast copper and tribal coins ascribable to the period of Indian history between fifth century BC about AD 300. These coins, which are found from almost all parts of India, have been arranged in the Catalogue in five parts on the basis of each class and area. The catalogue proper is preceded by a detailed Introduction in which, besides giving a careful description of finds in a most lucid manner, the author has also discussed various aspects of early Indian coinage like the symbols, metrology, provenance, date, etc. Besides, detailed indexes of the attributions, rulers, inscriptions symbols on punch-marked silver and copper, uninscribed cast and tribal coins, types on tribal coins apart from a general index and conversion tables have been given adding to the utility of the volume. This useful compendium on early Indian coins also contains forty-six plates illustrating the coins included in the catalogue and is an indispensable reference work.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR John Allan

John Allan (1884-1955) Ll.D., C.B., F.B.A., F.S.A., Well-Known As The Foremost Authority On Indian Numismatics And Sanskrit, Was Educated At Edinburgh And Leipzig Universities. In 1907 He Joined The British Museum And Retired In 1947 As The Keeper Of The Department Of Coins And Medals. During This Period He Also Gave Lectures In Sanskrit At The University College And The School Of Oriental And African Studies, London. During The First World War, He Served In The Military Intelligence Department Of The War Office Of The British Government. In 1947, After His Retirement From The British Museum, He Was Appointed Reader In Sanskrit At The Edinburgh University. Dr. John Allan Was The Secretary Of The Royal Numismatic Society For About Forty Years Until 1948 And Was One Of The Editors Of The Numismatic Chronicle From 1921 To 1950. From 1949 To 1954 He Was The Vice-President Of The Society Of Antiquaries Besides Being The Honorary Vice-President Of The Royal Archaeological Institute. Besides His Catalogue Of India Coins Issued In Two Volumes, Gupta Coins And Coins Of Ancient India, He Also Edited Vol. Iv Of The Catalogue Of Coins Of The Indian Museum, Calcutta And Contributed A Number Of Articles In Journals, Reports Like Sir John Marshall's Taxila, Sir Aurel Stein's Serindia And Innermost Asia Apart From Critical Reviews Of A Number Of Scholarly Works Relating To The Subject.