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Which metal coins of the Gupta period were known as 'Rūpaka ?

AIron coins

BSilver coins

CCopper coins

DGold coins

Answer:

B. Silver coins

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The silver coins of the Gupta period were known as "Rūpaka". Note: During the Gupta Period, gold coins were called Dinaras In the Gupta dynasty coins, the governing king was typically shown on the coins' front, which also contained legends, while a deity was usually demonstrated on the reverse. Gupta currency represented the height of metallurgy and design.


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