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This is the most comprehensive catalogue of all the known coin-types of the Gupta emperors and also the coins of Sasanka, the king of Bengal. The volume is in three parts. In the Introduction, while discussing the history, the geography and chronology, John Allan has examined all the problems relating to the rulers, the coinage and the coin-types, legends, the history of the finds and metrology besides giving a genealogical table, a list of Gupta emperors, and a ...
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 ...