INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -What was the name of the silver coins issued by Guptas? Notes: The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called Rupaka. The silver coin was called Rupaka based on Sakas of Ujjaini weighing 32-36 grains. The Gupta gold coins are known as Dinars.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The rulers of the Gupta dynasty is issued the largest number of gold coins called Dinar in India. The Gupta rulers also issued silver coins but the coins made of copper are very scarce.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gupta kings issued large numbers of gold coins known as dinaras, with representation of the King on the obverse and on the reverse side that of a deity.