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After the conquest of Gujarat, Guptas issued a good number of silver coins.
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Guptas issued more copper coins than the Kushanas.
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Guptas had good trade contacts with Eastern Roman (Byzantine) empire.
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In ancient India, Guptas issued the largest number of gold coins.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Correct Answer-Option 4 : The largest number of coins issued Canada by the Guptas were of copper. The correct answer is The largest number of coins issued in Canada by the Guptas were of copper. The Gupta empire was established by Sri Gupta rose on the ruins of the Kushan empire and ruled for more than 200 years.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kushanas issued mostly gold coins and numerous copper coins which have been found in most parts of North India up to Bihar. The Gold Dinara’s or Suvarnas were based on the Roman denarius and were of 124 grains (8.04 grams).
Detailed explanation-3: -The Gupta gold coins, known as Dinars, are the most exceptional instances of Numismatics and artistic perfection. The face of the coins generally portrayed the governing king and carried legends, while the reverse depicted the figure of a goddess. Gupta coinage was at the pinnacle of metallurgy and imagery.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Guptas issued the largest number of gold coins (dinaras) in ancient India; but these hardly flowed into day-to-day private economic relations. Copper and silver coins of the period are few. Fa-Hien tells us that cowries became the common medium of exchange.