3rd Century CE Indian Coin with Date

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In the ancient world, some coins had dates on them. giving us precise information as to when people ruled. These coins are inscribed with dates, so they give fixed points in the chronology of ancient states, to which other evidence can be related. Silver coin from Western India, year 135 (equivalent to 231 CE). From the Bhagvanlal Collection. (The British Museum, London).

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Amin, O. S. M. (2016, October 31). 3rd Century CE Indian Coin with Date. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5902/3rd-century-ce-indian-coin-with-date/

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