Introduction to Coinage
Overview of the history of coins as currency.
The role of coins in ancient and modern economies.
The development of coinage from the earliest forms of money.
Types of Coins
Ancient coins (e.g., Greek, Roman, Indian).
Medieval coins (e.g., Islamic, European).
Modern coins (e.g., current currency systems, commemorative coins).
History of Indian Coinage (Since Edgar Thurston was an expert on Indian antiquities, this section would likely focus on Indian coins.)
Evolution of coinage in India, from ancient times through the Mughal and British colonial periods.

Iconography and symbolism on Indian coins.
Famous Indian coins, such as those from the Maurya, Gupta, and Mughal dynasties.
Coin Design and Manufacture
The art and technology behind minting coins.
Discussion of engravings, symbols, and inscriptions on coins.
How the design of coins reflects the culture and values of the society that produces them.
Numismatics: The Study of Coins
Definition and scope of numismatics.
How numismatists study coins (e.g., techniques in coin identification, cataloging, and preservation).
The role of numismatics in historical and archaeological research.

The present province of Mysore long formed part of the empire of Vijayanagar, and the origin of the Mysore Rajas is traced to the heroes of a chivalrous exploit. Vijaya and Krishna, two young Kshatriyas of Yadava descent, who, according to tradition, had left Dvaraka in Gujarat with the view of establishing themselves in the south, on arriving at Hadi-nad or Hada-nad, a few miles south-east of the present city of Mysore, learned that the chief of the place had wandered away in a state of mental derangement, and that the neighbouring chief of Karugahalli, who was of inferior caste, taking advantage of the defenceless condition of the family, had demanded the only daughter of the house in marriage. To this a consent had been given under compulsion, and arrangements unwillingly made for the ceremony. The two brothers espoused the cause of the distressed maiden, and, having secreted themselves with some followers, fell upon the chief and his retinue while seated at a banquet, and slew them. Marching at once on Karugahalli, they surprised it and returned in triumph to Hadanad. The girl become the willing bride of Vijaya, who took the title of Odeyar or Wodeyar (“lord”), and assumed the government of-Hananad and Karugahalli, adopting at the same time the religion of the Jangamas or Lingavantas.