Which of the following Kings is credited to have issued gold coins for the first time?

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Vima Kadphises. Indo-Greek ruler ‘Antiochus’ was the first to circulate gold coins in India. He belonged to Demetrias dynasty, established Sialkot as his capital. Indo-Greek rulers are also credited for the circulation of inscripted coins. The timing of circulation of coins, the figurine of Greek god and goddess and the portrait of ruling monarch were inscripted on coins. The most popular ruler of this dynasty was Menander who never issued gold coins. It was Vima Kadphises of Kushan dynasty who restarted the circulation of gold coins. Afterwards the other rulers of Kushan dynasty circulated gold coins in bulk, on regular basis. Kushan rulers are also credited for the circulation of pure gold coins. It is notable that maximum gold coins in India were issued by Gupta dynasty.

Which of the following Kings is credited to have issued gold coins for the first time?

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