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Which Kings first used coins with their names printed over them?
The Indo-Greek Kushan kings who came next introduced the Greek custom of engraving portrait heads on coins. Their example was followed for eight centuries.
Which ruler introduced Indian coins?
a. The Indo Greeks; is the correct answer as the gold coins were first issued by Indo-Greeks in India. They introduced the gold coins around 270 BC. Ruler, Antochios II was the first one to introduce the gold coins for various economic reasons.
Who is the father of Indian coins?
Sher Shah Suri, during his five-year rule from 1540 to 1545, set up a new civic and military administration and issued a coin of silver, weighing 178 grains, which was also termed Rupiya.
Which Mughal empress issued coins in her name?
Nur Jahan
Only one Mughal empress in history had the distinction of issuing coins in her name and that was Nur Jahan.
Which metal coin is most commonly found in Gupta period?
Comparison of Coin used in India
| S.No. | Coin Type | Metal |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Punch-marked coins | Mostly silver, sometimes copper |
| 2. | Indo Greek type | Mostly silver |
| 3. | Kushana type | Mostly gold, but also silver and rarely copper |
| 4. | Gupta coinage | Mostly gold coins were issued |
What is the oldest coin?
the Lydian stater
The Oldest Coin in the World According to different scholars, the Lydian stater is considered the world’s oldest coin still around. Made of a mix of gold and silver called electrum, these early coins were minted around 600 BCE in the kingdom of Lydia in the modern country of Turkey.
Who really introduced the first gold coin in India?
4. Kanishka the Kushan. Roman denarii were the first gold coins to appear in India, which had only seen copper and silver coins so far, though of course, gold jewellery had been around for ages.
Who was the most beautiful Mughal empress?
1) Rani Padmini – Queen of Chittor, Queen Padmini is considered one of the most beautiful queens in history. Mughal emperor Alauddin Khilji also had a limit of Chittor for 8 months to get him. But Rani Padmini did not succeed and other women along with her also surrendered themselves to the fire.