The Gupta period is renowned for its extensive and high-quality gold coinage (Dinara). While the Guptas also issued silver and copper coins, gold coins were the most numerous and artistically significant during their rule, especially during the reigns of prominent rulers like Chandragupta II and Kumaragupta I.
Which one of the following statements about Gupta coins is not correct?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2020 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Gupta Economy: Agriculture, Trade, Guilds, Currency, Land Grants)
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Answer: D. The largest number of coins issued by the Guptas were of copper.
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