Consider the following statements with reference to Samudragupta’s coins-
1. Samudragupta is the father of Gupta monetary system.as much is known about Samudragupta through coins issued by him and inscriptions.
2. Samudragupta’scoins were of eight different types and all made of pure gold.
3. His conquests brought him the gold and also the coin-making expertise from his acquaintance with the Kushana.
4. He started minting different types of coins known as the Standard Type, the Archer Type, the Battle Axe Type, the Ashvamedha Type, the Tiger Slayer Type, the King and Queen Type and the Lyre Player Type.
5. At least three types of coins — Archer Type, Battle-Axe and Tiger type — represent Samudragupta in martial armour.
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