{"product_id":"coins-of-south-india","title":"Coins of South India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Elliot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bharatiya Kala Prakashan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8180900843, 9788180900846\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 cm x 23 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 890 gm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalter Elliot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis scholarly contribution to the \u003cem\u003eInternational Numismata Orientalia\u003c\/em\u003e reflects Walter Elliot’s deep engagement with the numismatic history of South India. Despite challenges posed by failing eyesight during the later stages of its preparation, Elliot remained committed to revising the work, even relying on auditory proofreading and memory for descriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis study offers historical sketches of major southern Indian rulers who issued dynastic coinages. In cases where historical data was scarce or flawed, Elliot provided more detailed analysis and challenged existing chronologies, leaving room for future archaeological surveys to refine or correct his findings. The research is grounded in Elliot's own library and coin collection, aiming to lay a foundational sketch of the monetary systems of South Indian Hindu principalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe highlights that early coin specimens have often been repurposed for modern use due to lack of collector demand, and expresses hope that increased interest will ensure their preservation and availability for scholarly study.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bharatiya Kala Prakashan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49723386626352,"sku":"DRG.BharatiyaKalaPrakashan_9788180900846","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/bharatiya-kala-prakashan-book-default-title-coins-of-south-india-40654754611504.jpg?v=1775978317","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/coins-of-south-india","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}