The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Numismatic Society, Vol. 12 (APRIL, 1849–JANUARY, 1850), pp. 91-114 (24 pages) ...

And beneath those ancient ruins they uncovered a pot — overflowing with Persian gold coins. The hoard was seemingly left there by a soldier who — for some reason, probably a tragic one — was ...

This silver coin, weighing 178 grains (about 11.53 grams), became the standard for currency across the subcontinent. It carried Persian inscriptions, including Sher Shah’s name, titles ...