Question

During which period did coins made of metal first appear?

• A. Gupta period
• B. Buddha period
• C. Mauryan period
• D. Post-Mauryan period

Hint:

Learn the evolution of coinage in India to understand the economic transitions across periods.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Metallic coins first appeared during the time of the Buddha in the 6th century BCE. These were punch-marked coins, often made of silver, and are among the earliest forms of currency in India.