Gupta Coins: A Cultural Study

Contents: Preface. 1. Origin and development of the Gupta Coins. 2. Numismatic  features of the Gupta Coins. 3. Artistic and literary contents of the Gupta Coins. 4. Critical elements of the Gupta coins. 5. Religious characteristics of the Gupta coins. 6. Socio-economic features of the Gupta Coins. 7. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

Generally the Gupta period is known as The Golden Age in our Indian history. This is because of the development made by the Gupta Kings in every aspects of life and it can be seen through its cultural heritage. As literature, inscriptions, foreign records, piece of art and architecture and other archaeological remains tell about the life of the people during the Gupta period, so also the Gupta Coins render very important information about various aspects of life in that period. These coins are very helpful to constitute the cultural history of the Guptas.