When did the Gupta dynasty issue coins?
Can you provide some insight into the historical timeline of the Gupta dynasty and specifically, when did they begin issuing coins? Were these coins widely circulated and what significance did they hold in the economic and political landscape of their time? Additionally, what materials were these coins typically made from and what designs or symbols adorned them? I'm eager to learn more about the economic history of this dynasty and how their coinage impacted the region.