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Ancient Indian Coinage, by Rekha Jain, delves into ancient India’s monetary economy in terms of its coinage. Summary of the Book Through six sequential periods – from the janapada, through Maurya, post-Maurya, Gupta, post-Gupta, to the pre-medieval period – this book provides all the missing links between the ancient coins and their references in the ancient Vedic/Buddhist/Jain texts, Panini’s Ashtadhyayi, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Dharmashastras, foreigners’ travelogues, old-world mathematical discourses, and many existing inscriptions among others writings. It discusses when, where, and how money was shaped as coins, as pieces of stamped metal and other forms. Examining an astounding mass of numismatics and related data published in different catalogues, archaeological reports, journals and elsewhere, Ancient Indian Coinage explores the progress of ancient India’s economy spanning nearly two millennia. Dr. Jain also considers the whole diversity of coins: local standard, universal standard, and even foreign, with thorough descriptions of their types, symbols, legends, fabric and metrology. About Rekha Jain Rekha Jain is an Indian author. Her works are best known for meticulous research and details.