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Gupta art is regarded as the high point of classical Indian art, and the coinage is equally regarded as among the most beautiful of ancient India. According to the Allahabad inscription of Samudragupta, the founder of the dynasty was named simply Gupta (he is normally called Sri Gupta by modern scholars).
Samudragupta's coins depict him as a man of tall stature and muscular physique. The Allahabad Pillar inscription presents him as a compassionate ruler, stating that his "mind was engaged in providing relief to the low, the poor, the helpless, and the afflicted".
Mar 4, 2024 · The coins of Samudragupta reveal a great deal about the beginnings of the Gupta dynasty and its economy. In numismatic terms, Samudragupta's coins are classified as follows, based on their design and variety:
Description: Samudra Gupta (350-370 CE) made extensive conquest and made his influence over the rulers of the south-eastern coast as well as over the rulers beyond his frontiers in the north-west. He celebrated as Ashwamedha (horse-sacrifice). He issued his gold coins on this occasion called Ashwamedh-Type.
Feb 27, 2019 · Coins. A lot of information about Samudragupta both as a king and a person has been made available through his gold coins. His coins represent him both as a warrior and a peace-loving artist, with relevant suitable titles.
Mar 1, 2002 · Close fitting cap instead of conical Kushan head dress, dhoti in place of Kushan long coat, jewelry, and Goddess Lakshmi, Durga, Saraswathi marks Indianisation of Samudra's coinage. Weapons such as battle axe, bow, arrow and swords appears for the first time.
Feb 27, 2019 · This coin issued by Emperor Samudragupta (335/350 – 370/380 CE) of the Gupta dynasty shows him wearing a Scythian-style coat, trousers and cap and Indian-style necklace and earrings. He has a halo around his head.
Samudragupta minted seven distinct types of coins: standard type, the archer type, Battle Axe type (refers to his military activities), Ashwamedha type (Commemorating the horse sacrifice...
Feb 27, 2019 · This gold coin issued by Emperor Samudragupta (335/350 – 370/380 CE) of the Gupta dynasty shows him playing the vina, an Indian stringed instrument resembling the lyre or lute. The legend on the coin says "Maharajadhiraja-Shri-Samudraguptah”.
Among them are all the known varieties of Asvamedha coins, which fit best in either Group 3 or Group 4. Samudragupta’s Coins of Group 3 Group 3 includes coins of Asvamedha (Figs 1–2, 11, 19, 24–9), Kaca (Fig. 7), lyrist (Fig. 8), Sceptre (Fig. 4) and Tiger-slayer Types (Fig. 9).
