The Silver of the Owls: Assessment of analyses performed on Athenian silver coinage (Vth - IIIrd century B.C.)

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    Abstract

    This paper proposes a critical and qualified assessment of the available physical and chemical analyses performed on the Athenian ‘owl’ coinage issued between c.475 and the early third century BC, discussing results and suggesting new issues and questions for future investigation.
    Translated title of the contributionL'argent des chouettes. Bilan des analyses réalisées sur le monnayage athénien en argent (5e - 3e s; aCn)
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMines, Metals and Money
    Subtitle of host publicationAncient World Studies in Science, Archaeology and History
    EditorsKenneth Sheedy, Gil Davis
    Place of PublicationLondres
    PublisherSpink
    Chapter15
    Pages215-222
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Print)0-901405-35-5
    Publication statusPublished - 2020

    Publication series

    NameMetallurgy in Numismatics
    PublisherSpink
    Volume6

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