HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Question
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5th century B.C.
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3rd century B.C.
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2nd century A.D.
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7th century B.C.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Coinage of India began anywhere between early 1st millennium BCE to the 6th century BCE, and consisted mainly of copper and silver coins in its initial stage. The coins of this period were Karshapanas or Pana.
Detailed explanation-2: -The earliest coins in India were found at Kodumanal and Bodinayakkanur. These were mostly silver coins with symbols punched on them. These coins were also used as bullion for their metal value and ornaments.
Detailed explanation-3: -The earliest coins of India were silver punch-marked ones. They were struck with individual punches bearing a design and were circulated in the Janapadas. Each Janapada had its own combination of punches. One of the peculiar punch mark coins is that of the Gandhara Janapada.