In medieval India, coins weren’t just money– they showed power, culture, and change. Each one holds a piece of history, from growing trade to shifting dynasties.

David Mac Dowall, the numismatist, who has died aged 94 was, at various times, Assistant Keeper of Oriental Coins at the British Museum, Master of University College, Durham and Director of the ...

Published on May 15, this blog details the Government of India’s move to issue a `100 commemorative coin marking the centenary year of his ashram — Sri Ramanasramam in Tiruvannamalai.