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Which one of the following representations are found on the coins of Samudragupta?
1. Holding a bow and arrow
2. Armed with an axe and sword
3. The tiger slayer type
4. Shooting at a lion
Which of the above given types is/are correct?
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Samudra Gupta
• His competent leadership resulted in some high-quality gold coins, laying the groundwork for India's Golden Age. • During his reign, he is said to have issued only gold coins (Dinar) in seven different types (including the 'Lichhaviya' type). • The coins of Samudragupta reveal a great deal about the beginnings of the Gupta dynasty and its economy. • In numismatic terms, Samudragupta's coins are classified as follows, based on their design and variety: • Standard type: The standard types are many and widely used. The king is depicted holding a Garuda Dhwaja in his left hand and wearing a hat in this sort of currency. The goddess Laxmi is shown on the coin's reverse side. • The Archer type: The Archer types, which are rare and depict Samudra Gupta holding the bow, were introduced for the first time in Indian Numismatics. • Battle axe type: Weapons such as the battle axe, bow, arrow, and swords were featured on Samudragupta's coins.The legend "Kritantparashuh" appears on his battle axe type. • Lichchavi type: The Licchavi highlights the main King Chandragupta-I and his Lichchavi family queen Kumaradevi. Despite the fact that the legend is specific to Chandragupta I, Samudragupta issued it in commemoration of his father. • Kacha type: The inscription on the front of the Kacha-type coin reads, "Kacha, having conquered the earth, gains heaven by the highest works," while the reverse reads, "Exterminator of all the monarchs." • The tiger slayer type: The king's tiger slayer coins depict him crushing a tiger while firing a bow at it. "Vyagraparakramah," says the obverse legend. • The lyrist type: In the Lyrist type, the king is seated on a high-backed couch, playing the Veena on his knees. The front bears the legend "Maharajadhiraja – Sri Samudragupta." • Asvamedha type: Asvamedha types are one-of-a-kind; we see a horse standing in front of a yupa or a sacrificial post, surrounded by legends proclaiming the King to be the conqueror of heaven, earth, and the oceans.
• In comparison to the older Kushan currency, Samudragupta's coinage had a uniquely Indian flavor to it in terms of the representation of clothes, weapons, gods, and so on. • Shooting at a lion is not included in the types of coins which was issued by Samudragupta. (Hence type 4 is incorrect)
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