Coins made of metal first appeared in
A. Harappan Civilisation
B. Later Vedic Age
C. Age of the Buddha
D. Age of the Mauryas
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Coins made of metal first appeared in the age of Gautama Buddha. The earliest were made largely of silver though a few copper coins also appear. Coins made of burnt clay belong to the Kushan period i.e., the first three Christian centuries.Join The Discussion
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Sir, I think Silver is metal. Isn't it?? If yes then how Coins made of metal first appeared in the age of Gautama Buddha???