The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c11.s8.21

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Most of the coins of Chandragupta II are well executed and show considerable artistic skill. The art shown in depicting the energetic and determined action of the king when engaged in a deadly struggle with the lion and the masterly manner in which the charm of his muscular body or the grace of the person of Lakshmī are shown are both remarkable. The mint-masters seem to be always eager to show new variations in the accepted and popular types, as shown by the numerous varieties of the Archer, the Lion-slayer and the Horseman types. The best coins of Chandragupta II are also among the best coins of ancient India.

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