Answer the following questions briefly:

How important are coins as a source of evidence for the study of Sangam Age?

The categorical study of coins during the Sangam age includes:

• Punch Marked coins from Magadha

• Roman coins of Phoenicians

• Punch marked silver, lead coins

It occupies an important study material from the ancient history of Tamil revolves around the coins. The coins were found very recently as a result of the archaeological excavations.

Therefore, coins discovered actually help scholars to be acquainted with everything or important things about the Sangam Age.