The Sahni, Birbal creator text xx Bombay The Numsmatic society if india 1945 9999 Softcover monographic und 68 p.; 28 cm. The book investigates the methods and technology used for casting coins in ancient India. Sahni's research was prompted by his discovery at Rohtak in 1936 of an ancient mint site containing thousands of terracotta coin moulds and unfinished coins. He examines archaeological evidence from Rohtak, Taxila, Mathura, Kashi and other sites, describing different types of moulds, dies and casting processes. The work also compares Indian coin-casting techniques with methods used in China and the Roman world. Birbal Sahni Coins, Indic Numismatics -- India 737.4954 SAH 250725 20260814164555.0