Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c28.s9.1

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These two elements have been frequently the common constituents in the alloys used in India. Lead and silver were often extracted together, the former being a massive by-product of the latter and utilised as cheap constituents in alloys etc. Sātavāhana and Kṣatrapa empires introduced lead coins to meet the deficiencies of copper metal in the country.