What was the primary difference between a Dinara and a Rupaka?

A Dinara was a gold coin, whereas a Rupaka was a silver coin.

Gupta Numismatics

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called:

The silver coins issued by the Gupta dynasty were called Rupaka. These coins were standardized at about 33 grains and featured images of the kings and deities.

Exam Year

1996

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_1996_24 Ref: The Gupta Empire by RK Mookerji