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Class 7Social ScienceFrom Barter to Money

What symbols were typically engraved on ancient Indian coins?

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Ancient Indian coins featured a variety of symbols and motifs on both sides. These included:

  • Nature motifs such as animals, trees, and hills.
  • Images of kings or queens.
  • Depictions of deities.

For instance, coins from the Chalukyas displayed a Varaha image (an avatar of Vishnu) on one side and a decorated three-tiered parasol on the other.