What were the gold and silver coins called in this period?

The gold coins were called Dinara and the silver coins were called Rupaka.

Ancient Numismatics

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: What was the ratio of Gold-Silver coins in the Shaka-Kshatrapa period?

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.

Exam Year

2021

Evidence Source

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2021_86 Ref: Political History of Ancient India by HC Raychaudhuri