Coins are as important as the inscription in history. They confirm the information derived from literature. They are of various metals: gold, silver, copper, or alloy and contain legends or simple marks. Those with dates are probably very valuable for the framework of Indian chronology.
What is the importance of a coin as a source of history?
The importance of coins as a source of history vary from period to period by location but they do always have some importance.
The first coins are from the Anatolian kingdom of Lydia in what is now Turkey. These coins are important as historical artifacts because they show the increasing sophistication of the economy and are indicative of the growing separation of classes in society.
From these early coins we can watch as other nations started minting coins, how the denominations changed and increased and how the artistic style of the images on the coins increased. This is important because it helps historians track the flow of information around the known world and tells us a lot about metallurgy and technology. Additionally finding coins from one nation across land and sea in another far away nation can tell us something about communication and trade.
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