Neutron imaging for numismatics

Filomena Salvemini, Kenneth A. Sheedy, Scott Olsen, Vladimir Luzin, Ulf Garbe

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    Abstract

    The rapid development of large scale scientific facilities providing neutron and synchrotron radiation sources offers important opportunities for the study of cultural materials. Here we highlight the application of neutron imaging as a powerful non-destructive method in numismatics. Neutron tomograms facilitate the investigation of coin morphology, porosity, inclusions and the presence of composite structures. This information can be vital for an understanding of minting techniques. In this chapter we present studies of Greek coins that substantiate arguments for the existence of diverse approaches to producing coins in antiquity.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMetallurgy in Numismatics 6
    Subtitle of host publicationMines, Metals and Money: Ancient World Studies in Science, Archaeology and History
    EditorsKenneth A. Sheedy, Gillan Davis
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherThe Royal Numismatic Society
    Chapter18
    Pages247-259
    Number of pages13
    ISBN (Print)090140537X
    Publication statusPublished - 2020

    Publication series

    NameRoyal Numismatic Society Special Publications
    PublisherRoyal Numismatic Society
    Volume56

    Keywords

    • neutron imaging
    • Ancient Greek numismatics
    • Ancient Greek archaeology
    • synchrotron radiation
    • Incuse coins

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