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Among the four dynasties listed below which ones minted coins made of lead?
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2, 3, 4
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3, 4
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1, 2
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1, 2, 4
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Satavahanas, beginning with King Gautamiputra Satakarni, a tradition derived from that of the Western Kshatrapas he defeated, were the first Indian rulers to issue their own coins with portraits of their rulers.
Detailed explanation-2: -All the coins of various metals like Rupee (silver), Jalali (square shaped silver), Jital (copper), Ilahi (gold) Shahanshah (large gold) were known for its ‘purity of metal, fullness of weight and artistic execution’.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Coinage of India began anywhere between early 1st millennium BCE to the 6th century BCE, and consisted mainly of copper and silver coins in its initial stage. The coins of this period were Karshapanas or Pana.
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