Название: Treasures of the Gupta Empire: A Numismatic History of the Golden Age of India, 2nd Edition
Автор: Sanjeev Kumar
Издательство: Archaeopress Publishing
ISBN: 1803277955
Год: 2024
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 604
Размер: 59,7 МБ
Язык: Английский

For over 2,000 years, coins have been a part of India's history. But among them, the gold coins issued by the Gupta Dynasty from the 4th to the 6th centuries AD stand out for their stunning beauty and intricate designs. These coins, minted during the reigns of Chandragupta I in AD 319 through Vi ugupta in AD 543, offer a unique glimpse into the evolution of the Gupta style and its influence on religious art during India's Golden Age. By decoding the artistic designs, Brahmi legends, dates, and iconography on these coins, we can reconstruct the fascinating history of the dynasty.