This 392 page book is the most comprehensive study of the rich
silver coinage of the Western Satraps ever written. The Western
Satraps (also known as Indo-Sakas or Indo-Scythians) of Gujarat and
the surrounding areas in Western India issued a plethora of
beautiful rich coinage which until now has not been well understood
outside of a small circle of specialists. This is the perfect guide
for the new or experienced collector.
The coins of the Western Satraps (also known as the "Western
Kshatrapas") were issued for over three centuries (from the 1st
century AD to the early 5th century AD) and covered thirty eight
rulers from two distinct dynasties (Kshaharatas and
Kardamakas).
The book features: Hundreds of high quality photographs showing
every type and most varieties Detailed historical notes on the
Western Satraps and related histories Detailed explanation on how
to read the Saka Era dates on these coins, with every year spelled
out and explained Detailed explanations and help with the Brahmi
and Kharoshti spelling, with every inscription written out and
explained Numerous coin types and varieties never published before
Line drawings for each type with full transliterations of the
Brahmi inscriptions Notes on the rarity and importance of each type
Price guide, with current Western market values given for most of
the coins Short survey of the successor coinage - later silver
coins based on the Kshatrapa design A survey of existing
literature
About the author
Dr. Fishman is a professional numismatist and world-renowned
expert on ancient Indian coins.
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