The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c17.s2.24

c17.s2.24

The metrology of the silver coins of the dynasty calls for only a few remarks. They were issued to fill the vacuum created by the disappearance of the Kshatrapa silver currency and naturally follow its weight standard of 30 grains. Their theoretical weight was probably 33 grains, which was equal to half a Greek drachm. Here also the weights vary between 27 and 34 grains, due partly to the wear and use and partly to the carelessness of the mint-masters.