Government of IndiaEssays on Indian Antiquities, Historic, Numismatic and Palaeographic of the Late James Princep F.R.S. Secretary of the Asiatic Society of Bengal Vol. I
Author: Prinsep, James
Editor: Thomas , Edward
Keywords: Numismatics, Coins, Asiatic Society of Bengal
Publisher: John Murray, London
Description: This book is a collection of essays by the renowned English scholar, James Prinsep. The book begins with a memoir to the author that throws light on his life in India and his achievements. It also has a set of essays on numismatics that discuss ancient Roman coins and Greek coins in the Asiatic Society. Some essays are based on the coin collection of Lt. Burnes, different kinds of coins discovered at varied sites, and much more. The content of the book is supported by illustrations of coins. These essays were later edited by Edward Thomas.
Source: Central Secretariat Library
Type: Rare Book
Received From: Central Secretariat Library
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.contributor.author | Prinsep, James |
| dc.contributor.editor | Thomas , Edward |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-05-17T07:13:27Z 2018-06-07T04:45:30Z |
| dc.date.available | 2017-05-17T07:13:27Z 2018-06-07T04:45:30Z |
| dc.description | This book is a collection of essays by the renowned English scholar, James Prinsep. The book begins with a memoir to the author that throws light on his life in India and his achievements. It also has a set of essays on numismatics that discuss ancient Roman coins and Greek coins in the Asiatic Society. Some essays are based on the coin collection of Lt. Burnes, different kinds of coins discovered at varied sites, and much more. The content of the book is supported by illustrations of coins. These essays were later edited by Edward Thomas. |
| dc.source | Central Secretariat Library |
| dc.format.extent | xvi, 435p. |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | John Murray, London |
| dc.subject | Numismatics, Coins, Asiatic Society of Bengal |
| dc.type | Rare Book |
| dc.date.copyright | 1858 |
| dc.identifier.accessionnumber | AS-002179 |
| dc.format.medium | text |
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.contributor.author | Prinsep, James |
| dc.contributor.editor | Thomas , Edward |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-05-17T07:13:27Z 2018-06-07T04:45:30Z |
| dc.date.available | 2017-05-17T07:13:27Z 2018-06-07T04:45:30Z |
| dc.description | This book is a collection of essays by the renowned English scholar, James Prinsep. The book begins with a memoir to the author that throws light on his life in India and his achievements. It also has a set of essays on numismatics that discuss ancient Roman coins and Greek coins in the Asiatic Society. Some essays are based on the coin collection of Lt. Burnes, different kinds of coins discovered at varied sites, and much more. The content of the book is supported by illustrations of coins. These essays were later edited by Edward Thomas. |
| dc.source | Central Secretariat Library |
| dc.format.extent | xvi, 435p. |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | John Murray, London |
| dc.subject | Numismatics, Coins, Asiatic Society of Bengal |
| dc.type | Rare Book |
| dc.date.copyright | 1858 |
| dc.identifier.accessionnumber | AS-002179 |
| dc.format.medium | text |
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