Ancient Numismatics
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2021
Evidence Source
LinkID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2021_86 Ref: Political History of Ancient India by HC Raychaudhuri
What was the ratio of Gold-Silver coins in the Shaka-Kshatrapa period?
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The ratio of gold to silver coins in the Shaka-Kshatrapa period was 1:35. This reflected the prevailing monetary system where one gold Dinara was equivalent to thirty-five silver Rupakas.