{"product_id":"imitations-in-continuity-tracking-the-silver-coinage-of-early-medieval-india","title":"Imitations In Continuity : Tracking the Silver Coinage Of Early Medieval India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : K. K. Maheshwari\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ IIRNS Publications Pvt. Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2010\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint length ‏ : ‎ 319 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8186786287\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8186786284\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight : 1600 g \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eImitations In Continuity: Tracking the Silver Coinage Of Early Medieval India\u003c\/i\u003e by K. K. Maheshwari is a seminal, research-driven numismatic study that investigates the complex monetary landscape of post-Gupta and early medieval North and Central India. The core philosophy of this text centers on analyzing how regional kingdoms, trade guilds, and local dynasties maintained economic stability by striking silver coins that intentionally imitated the iconography, weight standards, and fabric of earlier, well-established classical coinages—such as those of the Western Kshatrapas, Guptas, and Maitrakas. The narrative systematically examines the evolution of famous early medieval silver series, including the \"Gadhaiya\" coins and various regional Indo-Sassanian derivatives, tracing how stylized imagery gradually abstracted over centuries of continuous re-striking. The book stands out by pairing critical metallurgical and metrological data with extensive, high-resolution photographic plates and detailed hoard analyses. By offering a rigorous taxonomy of these often-misunderstood \"imitation\" issues, the text provides historians, archaeologists, and numismatists with an indispensable framework for reconstructing trade networks, political fragmentation, and monetary continuity during a transitional era of Indian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eK. K. Maheshwari was one of India's most distinguished numismatists, scholars, and founder-trustees of the Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies (IIRNS), Anjaneri. Writing with the precise, evidence-based authority of a veteran researcher, his authorial voice balances rigorous empirical observation with deep historical contextualization. Over a lifelong career dedicated to the collection, preservation, and study of Indian coinage, he played a central role in transforming Indian numismatics from a hobby of private collectors into a disciplined, scientific branch of historical methodology. His visionary efforts in building research infrastructure, publishing critical monographs, and organizing international numismatic seminars have left a lasting legacy, ensuring that rare coin series are systematically documented and accessible for future generations of academic scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IIRNS Publications Pvt. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52164990239018,"sku":"VASY-8186786287","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/31HkxiTPQ1L.jpg?v=1785844285","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/imitations-in-continuity-tracking-the-silver-coinage-of-early-medieval-india","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}