The Devaluation of Sidonian Silver Coinage in 365 BCE and the First Bronze Issues

The Devaluation of Sidonian Silver Coinage in 365 BCE and the First Bronze Issues

Analyses of the metallic composition of Sidonian silver and bronze coins dated from the fifth and fourth centuries BCE were conducted by Fast Neutron Activation Analysis (FNAA). The results shed new light on the evolution of silver content and on the devaluation of 365 BCE.

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of numismatics (1989) 2007-01, Vol.19, p.1-8
Hauptverfasser: Elayi, Alain G., Barrandon, Jean-Noël, Elayi, Josette
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Bronzes
Coinage
Copper
Metrology
Music analysis
Naval fleets
Silver
Trade
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Zusammenfassung:Analyses of the metallic composition of Sidonian silver and bronze coins dated from the fifth and fourth centuries BCE were conducted by Fast Neutron Activation Analysis (FNAA). The results shed new light on the evolution of silver content and on the devaluation of 365 BCE.
ISSN:1053-8356