The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c7.12

c7.12

"The unique Retreating Lion type of Chandragupta II presents another variation of the same conception and is the most artistic piece of the Gupta coinage. It is possible that these lion and tiger obverses may have been suggested by Greek representation of Heracles contending with Nemean lion, but *I am not able to show any clear connection between the Greek and Indian designs*. The Retreating Lion coin certainly has a *Greek look* and *I am persuaded* that its spirited design was inspired by Western models." (p. 20).
"The device of the Archer coins may have been suggested by the Persian darics, but this is not probable." (p. 18).