Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c19.s6.t6.2
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c19.s6.t6.2
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A small rounded lump or ball of lead has been recovered from Phase C. Lead was used in coinage during this period. The lead coin of Sujestha (around 140 BC) of the Śuṅga dynasty shows Lakṣmī on lotus flower and elephant holding umbrella over.