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2. How are coins important sources of information?​

Answer 1

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Coins are one of the most important sources of information from which archaeologists and historians can try to interpret the past. This is partly because, unlike most other ancient artefacts, they are often stamped with words and images. It is also because they are hard-wearing and survive in large numbers.

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Answer 2

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Coins were issued by the ruler of a country to enable people to buy goods and services. The study of coins often provides us information about the names of kings and queens of the time. Some coins also had battle scenes, faces of kings and queens, or scenes from the life of the ruler engraved on them.

The coins are also an important source for the study of history. ... The dates mentioned on the coins Indicate the time period of the rulers. The religious figures on the coins give us the idea about the religious conditions. The content of gold gives us the idea about the economic condition.

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