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HISTORY IN-DEPTH

The earliest coins in ancient India are called the punch-marked coins. These were made of
silver and copper. They had various shapes and were made of tin, lead, silver, etc. They
often had symbols, such as those of the sun, mountains, elephant, chariot, tiger, and lion
punched on them. They were sometimes issued by the State but they could also be issued by
individuals or private bodies.

(i) What are the early coins in ancient India called?
(ii) List any two symbols punched in ancient coins.
(iii) Classify the type of source of history for coins?

Answer 1

Answer :

1) Punch marked coins

2) sun , mountains

3) they were issued by the state.

Answer 2

Answer:

I) Punch Marked Coins

II) Chariot And Tiger

III) Don't Know Sorry