SSC
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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In what ways was the ancient coin different from the ones we use
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Made of stones
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Made of baked clay
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Made of bones
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All of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Today, the Indian government authorises the Indian coins, and these coins carry the seals of the Indian government. Notably, ancient coins were made out of gold, silver, and copper, whereas modern coins are made out of cupro–nickel.
Detailed explanation-2: -Coins were first made of scraps of metal. Ancient coins were produced through a process of hitting a hammer positioned over an anvil. The rich iconography of the obverse of the early electrum coins contrasts with the dull appearance of their reverse which usually carries only punch marks.
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