CATALOGUE OF COINS IN THE PUNJAB MUSEUM, LAHORE (Record no. 757767)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9789348610751
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Classification number 737.4954
Item number WHI.II
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Personal name Whitehead, R.B.
9 (RLIN) 12000
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Title CATALOGUE OF COINS IN THE PUNJAB MUSEUM, LAHORE
Remainder of title VOL-2 : COINS OF THE MUGHAL EMPERORS
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc. Delhi
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. B.R. Publishing Corporation
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2025
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 440p., ill.
Type of unit HB
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. The Catalogue of Coins in the Panjab Museum, Lahore, Volume I: Indo-Greek Coins by R.B. Whitehead is a seminal work on the numismatic history of the Indo-Greek period. Published in 1914, it is a meticulously detailed catalog documenting the collection of Indo-Greek coins housed in the Panjab Museum, Lahore. The book provides comprehensive descriptions of coin types, inscriptions, symbols, and portraits, along with historical context for each ruler represented in the collection. Whitehead's scholarship includes a systematic arrangement of coins by dynasty and ruler, making it an essential reference for historians, archaeologists, and numismatists studying the Hellenistic influence on the Indian subcontinent. It reflects the rich cultural and artistic exchange between Greek and Indian traditions during the Indo-Greek era, offering insights into political history, iconography, and economic systems of the time. R.B. Whitehead (1879-1967) (Reginald Buckingham Whitehead) was a British numismatist and historian renowned for his expertise in Indian coinage. Whitehead was a member of the Indian Civil Service and developed a keen interest in numismatics during his tenure in colonial India. His meticulous research and detailed cataloging helped preserve and document the rich numismatic heritage of the region, particularly focusing on the Mughal Empire's monetary system. His contributions remain a cornerstone for historians, collectors, and researchers studying South Asian numismatics.
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Source of heading or term Numismatics
Form subdivision Numismatics
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    Dewey Decimal Classification     Dept. of Archaeology Dept. of Archaeology Processing Center 17/03/2026   737.4954 WHI.II AGY5889 17/03/2026 17/03/2026 Book