Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

Which form of coinage was prevalent during the period of c. 600-500 BCE?

Options:

Gold-ringed coins

Punch-marked coins

Silver square coins

Conical Copper coins

Correct Answer:

Punch-marked coins

Explanation:

Punch-marked coins made of silver and copper (c. sixth century BCE onwards) were amongst the earliest to be minted and used. Numismatists have studied these and other coins to reconstruct possible commercial networks.