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Answer : 3. "During the time of Buddha"
The first metal coins appeared in –
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The first metal coins appeared in –
- 1Harappan Periodfalse
- 2Later Vedic Agefalse
- 3During the time of Buddhatrue
- 4During the time of Mauryanfalse
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Answer : 3. "During the time of Buddha"
Explanation :
The first metal coins appeared in the time of Buddha and they are called ‘Punchmark’ and ‘Aahat’. Those mainly are made up of silver but some are of copper also. They are called Aahat because many symbols are inscribed on them. Such coins are Found in all over the country from Taxila to Magadha to Mysore.