Dr. Prashant Kulkarni is already well-known throughout the Indian numismatic world. He is recognized as a prolific author, a strong supporter of both learned societies and collectors' clubs, a sage mentor, and a thoughtful correspondent. In this volume, he presents us with a rare gift, the detailed and fascinating story of a hitherto-poorly understood series of local punch-marked silver coins, those of the Godavari Valley and neighboring regions