Did Gupta emperors make gold coins?

The Gupta emperors' or kings' gold coins were well-known. There were also silver coins used. Gupta emperors' coins are reported to be mostly made of gold. They minted so many gold coins that the occurrence was allegorically dubbed a "Rain of Gold" by a contemporaneous poet.

What are Gupta coins made of?

Chandragupta, I began the Gupta coinage with a remarkable series of gold coins. The gold coins of the Gupta emperors or kings were well-known. Silver coins were also used. Gupta emperors' coins are reported to be mostly made of gold. The king is shown on Gupta coins in a variety of poses and with a range of features.

When did the Gupta dynasty issue coins?

While coins have existed for over two thousand years in India, none have matched the sheer beauty and complexity of design as the coins issued by the kings of Gupta Dynasty from the 4th through 6th century AD. This book covers the history and the entire Coinage of the Gupta Dynasty from the start in 319 AD to it's end in 543 AD.