What was the ratio of Gold-Silver coins in the Shaka-Kshatrapa period?
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A. 1:20
B. 1:25
C. 1:35
D. 1:10
Answer: 1:35
Option c is the correct answer.
In the Shaka-Kshatrapa period, gold and silver coins were known as "Dinara" and "Rupaka" respectively. The ratio of
Gold-Silver coins was around 1:35, indicating that for each unit of gold coin, approximately 35 units of silver coins were in circulation, reflecting the prevailing monetary system and metal values.