A Multi-Analytical Approach on Silver-Copper Coins of the Roman Empire to Elucidate the Economy of the 3rd Century A.D.

In this study, 160 silver-copper alloy denarii and antoniniani from the 3rd century A.D. were studied to obtain their overall chemical composition. The approach used for their characterisation is based on a combination of physical, chemical, and chemometric techniques. The aim is to identify and qua...

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Main Authors: Giovanna Marussi, Matteo Crosera, Enrico Prenesti, Davide Cristofori, Bruno Callegher, Gianpiero Adami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/20/6903