Treasure by the Pound II—Nonprecious Metals
Platinum, gold, and the other precious metals described in “Treasure by the Pound” aren’t the only metals lost in treasure hoards. Lead, tin, zinc, iron, and others had significant worth in the ancient and medieval worlds. These metals had a variety of uses, some of which seem shocking today.
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