The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by

The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the:

[amp_mcq option1=”Guptas” option2=”Mauryas” option3=”Indo-Greeks” option4=”Satavahanas” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021

The practice of issuing coins bearing the names and images (portraits) of rulers was first introduced in India by the Indo-Greeks.

The Indo-Greek rulers, who controlled parts of northwestern India from the late 3rd/early 2nd century BCE, followed the Hellenistic tradition of placing the portrait of the king and his name on their coins. This was a significant departure from the earlier punch-marked coins or uninscribed cast coins prevalent in India.

The Mauryas primarily issued punch-marked coins without ruler portraits. While the Satavahanas and Guptas later issued coins with portraits and names, they did so after the tradition was established by the Indo-Greeks. The Indo-Greek coinage is known for its high artistic quality and accurate portraits.

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