The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c17.s2.20

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The coins of the class I, var. A of the Archer type (where the bow is held at the top) usually follow the standard of 124 grains. In class I, var. B, where the king holds the bow by the middle, 85% coins follow the 121 grains standard, 10% the 127 grains standard and 5% the 124 grains standard. Variety C of class I, with the legend *Guṇeśo mahītalam*, generally follows the light standard of 121 grains.