NOTES TO
THIS CATALOGUE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Chand Gold Coin Collection has been on long-term loan for over 20
years at the Coin and Medal Department of the British Museum, London, for
scholars to research. Most of the coins come with the Museum’s research
cataloging and reference number on an accompanying label.
Dr Allan Westphall, PhD, philatelist and numismatist with Feldman
International Auctions is responsible for lot descriptions, research,
grading and condition statements of the lots in this auction. Gregor
Gätjens has assisted with grading and describing. Dr Ellen Raven has
contributed substantially to the descriptions for the Gupta section of
the auction.
Special thanks go to Sanjeev Kumar for his valuable advice and assistance.
Malcolm Todywalla and Mitresh Singh have also provided valuable
assistance through the production of this catalogue. Francesco Baita
oversaw the project’s IT, while Alex Porter managed graphic design,
layouts and the editorial care of this catalogue. Ratsamee Feldman has
been an invaluable assistant in the preparation of this auction.
In descriptions of Gupta coins, references are made to the types, varieties,
and groups described in two authoritative publications:
• Sanjeev Kumar, Treasures of the Gupta Empire, 2nd edition, Archaeo Press:
Oxford, 2024
• Ellen Raven, Dealing with Diversity in Gupta Gold Coins, to be published
later this year.
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