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Question
Answer the following question briefly.
What is the study of coins known as? Why are coins considered an important part of ancient history?
Solution
The study of coins is known as numismatics. Numerous gold, silver, copper and lead coins have been found.
The coins are an important source of information about the reign of kings the extent of their empires, economic conditions, trade, art and religion of that era. The metal or alloy used also indicates the level of scientific advancement and prosperity during that age.
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