The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c16.s6.5

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c16.s6.5

The coins of Vishṇugupta weigh between 147 and 151 grains; their size is however rather small; it varies between .75" and .8". His coins are heavily adulterated; *B.M.C.* No. 594 was found to contain an alloy of 57%. Between the king's feet occurs the letter *ru*, which is seen to figure on the coins of Prakāśāditya to be presently discussed. Under the king's left arm, we have the legend *Vishṇu*, but there are no traces of any circular legend on the obverse. The king's *biruda* on the reverse is *Śrī-Chandrāditya*.

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