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Ancient Indian Coins and Symbols

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Development of monetary systems in ancient India.
- **Punch-marked Coins**:
- Earliest currency.
- **Gupta and Kushana Coins**:
- Gold and silver coins.
- **Role of Coins in Trade**:
- Commercial transactions.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What were punch-marked coins?
2. How did coins evolve in ancient India?
3. What was the significance of symbols on ancient coins?
4. How did currency impact trade?
5. What types of metals were used in ancient coins?

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