The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c6.12

c6.12

Samudragupta had a long reign extending over more than 40 years; it may be presumed to have ended in *c.* 370 A. D. During this period, the imperial coinage recorded considerable progress in types, varieties and artistic excellence. Like his father, Samudragupta did not issue any coins in copper and silver, but his gold coins, which were issued in large quantity, show six different types.¹ They will be described in due course.