The earliest punch-marked coins in India were found at .

Kodumanal

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Arikamedu

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Kanchipuram

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Solution

The correct option is A Kodumanal
The earliest coins in India were found at Kodumanal and Bodinayakkanur. These were mostly silver coins with symbols punched on them. These coins were also used as bullion for their metal value and ornaments.

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3. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

i. The branch of knowledge which studies coins is called numismatics.

ii. The earliest coins called the punch marked were in silver and copper.

iii. Some earliest punch marked coins with inscriptions have been discovered.

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