INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient Roman coins have been found in the coastal town of Arikamedu, Tamil Nadu. Archaeologists have discovered a 2, 100-year-old Roman coin and five Roman coins used 1, 700 years ago, along with some artefacts, pointing to the evidence of trade conducted by the Romans in the region.

Detailed explanation-2: -Large number of Roman coins has been found in India. These coins were issued from 2nd century BCE to 6th century CE. Thus they were imported to India as bullion for trade in Indian goods. More than 170 recorded finds (Hoards and stray finds) are reported from 130 sites.

Detailed explanation-3: -These Roman coins also suggest that the Indian peninsula possessed a stable seaborne trade with Rome during 1st and 2nd century AD. Land routes, during the time of Augustus, were also used for Indian embassies to reach Rome.