The coins in the next 2 pages are of the rarest types of Gupta Numismatics... these coins are one of 2 or 3 possible specimens known to exist and possibly the only one in this excellent condition in a private collection.
At this stage, it is important to understand that there really is not too much of a record available on Chandragupta I. Most of the gold coinage with "Chandra" has been attributed to Chandragupta II.
However, a study of the fabric, design and style of the Standard Type Coins, very easily points to an earlier mint style of the designs which could only have been prevelant during the early stages at the start of the mintage of the Gupta Dynasty.
Images and design copyright Shivlee Collection
A comprehensive collection of rare gold coins from the Gupta Empire of India.