{"product_id":"the-silver-coinage-of-the-western-satraps-in-india-50-400-ad-catalogue-and-rarity-guide-9781463656157","title":"The Silver Coinage of the Western Satraps in India (50-400 AD): Catalogue and Rarity Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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). \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHundreds of high quality photographs showing every type and most varieties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed historical notes on the Western Satraps and related histories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed explanation on how to read the Saka Era dates on these coins, with every year spelled out and explained\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed explanations and help with the Brahmi and Kharoshti spelling, with every inscription written out and explained\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumerous coin types and varieties never published before\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine drawings for each type with full transliterations of the Brahmi inscriptions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNotes on the rarity and importance of each type\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrice guide, with current Western market values given for most of the coins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShort survey of the successor coinage - later silver coins based on the Kshatrapa design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA survey of existing literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the author\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Fishman is a professional numismatist and world-renowned expert on ancient Indian coins. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e A. M. Fishman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/10\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.02d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781463656157\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45066305699955,"sku":"9781463656157","price":117.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_114c9bf4-b2da-49b6-a039-30cede5dd5ce.jpg?v=1780518009","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-silver-coinage-of-the-western-satraps-in-india-50-400-ad-catalogue-and-rarity-guide-9781463656157","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}