Kushan Coins and History
A Type of Catalogue of Kushan, Kushano-Sasasian and Kidarite Hun Coins Based on the Collection of the British Museum (Two Volumes)
$218.47
- Paperback
882 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2025
Summary
The coinage of the Kushan kings (1st to 4th centuries) and of their immediate successors the Sasanian Kushanshahs (3rd−4th centuries) and the Kidarite Hun Kushanshahs (4th−5th centuries) are a key component of our understanding of the history of ancient Afghanistan, Pakistan, northern India, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan during the early centuries AD. Modern knowledge of each of these kingdoms began with the discovery of their coins. Research continues to reveal new aspects of the political struc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780861591916 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0861591917 |
| Author: | Joe Cribb, Robert Bracey |
| Publisher: | British Museum Press |
| Imprint: | British Museum Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 882 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 4.01kg |
| Dimensions: | 297mm x 210mm |
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About The Author
Joe Cribb
Joe Cribb is a specialist in the monetary history of Asia. He worked as a curator of Asian currencies at the British Museum for 40 years before retiring in 2010 as the Keeper of Coins and Medals. In 2021 he was appointed Adjunct Professor of Numismatics in the School of History and Culture at Hebei Normal University. He has authored and edited books on Chinese, Indonesian and Central and South Asian currencies and history, and introductory books on coins and many articles on Asian coins and numismatic practice.
Robert Bracey is Curator of Asian Collections in the Department of Money and Medals at the British Museum.
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