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Describe the features of coinage in India from 6th century BCE to 6the century CE
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Gaurav Seth 3 years, 11 months ago

  • In the sixth century BCE exchanges were facilitated by the introduction of coinage.
  • Punch-marked coins made of silver and copper were amongst the earliest to be minted and used.
  • The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the Indo-Greeks, who established control over the north-western part of the subcontinent c. second century BCE.
  • The first gold coins were issued c. first century CE by the Kushanas.
  • Hoards of Roman coins have been found from archaeological sites in south India.
  • Coins were also issued by tribal republics such as that of the Yaudheyas of Punjab and Haryana.
  • Archaeologists have unearthed several thousand copper coins issued by the Yaudheyas, pointing to the latter’s interest and participation in economic exchanges.
  • Some of the most spectacular gold coins were issued by the Gupta rulers.
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