Numismatics

Question 1

Who introduced gold coins for the first time in India?
A. Mahajanapadas
B. Indo- Scythians
C. Indo- Bactrians
D. Wima Kadphises

1. A only 2. B,c,d
2. C only 4. C and D

Answer 1

Ans. Option 4 [C and D]
The indo- Bactrians were the first to issue gold coins but not in India. Only gandhara and punjab.

Wima (Kushana) issued it in India.

Question 2

The Greeks introduced which of the following to the Indian coinage system?
A. Die struck was not known to India before.
B. Portraits of kings and gods introduced.
C. Legend writing was introduced
D. Circle shape was introduced
1. A, B,C 2. B,C,D
3. A,B,D 4. All of the above

Answer 2

Ans. Opt1 A,b,c
According to the Xerox on numismatics.
Circle wasn’t their contribution.

Question 3

Characteristic saka coin has?
A. Elephant on obverse in copper
B. Cadeuces on reverse in copper
C. King on horseback with spear in silver and copper
D. Azilises intro Abisheka Lakshmi

1. All 2.A and B
2. C and D 4. A, B,c

Answer 3

All are correct. A,B,C are of saka ruler Maues

Question 4

Which dynasty mostly issued Lead and Potin coins?
A. Sakas
B. Satavahanas
C. Indo- Bactrians
D. Kushana

Answer 4

Opt b - satavahanas
1.They have Brahmi legends on both sides in Prakrit and Tamil language.
2.Also issued copper coins.
3.Contain Metronymics = name of mother
4.Devices- Ujjain symbol, chaitya, elephant, ship with 2 masts , bow and lion.