Spectroscopic techniques in the investigation of extraordinary medieval Polish coins: Revealing the presence of hidden cores
Cross denars, frequently found in Polish hoards, were traditionally thought to be Ag coins with some Cu content. This study investigates the possibility of a hidden Cu core beneath the Ag or Ag–Cu surface of these coins. It raises questions about whether they were counterfeits or intentionally desig...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sciendo
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Nukleonika |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/nuka-2025-0003 |