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Ross: It would be helpful if you describe exactly what technique you have in mind. I know of no non-destructive technique which could distinguish isotopes,
Ross I can understand your storyline as to why the technique should be used, but in that case why isn't it in practice more widely seen? As a strong supporter
The point of isotopic analysis is to distingish a real ancient alloy from a modern alloy mixed to simulate it. But actually, now that I think about it, while
Hello fellown members ! In its description of the Republican denarius Didia 2, Stevenson, in his Dictionary of Roman Coins, mentions that the warrior on the