silver coins to determine the elemental composition in a fast and non-destructive way. Ag,
Cu and trace elements (V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Hg, Pd, Zr, Mo, Rh, Ru) were determined in
coins of King Mathias (Hungary, 1458–1490). A new data evaluation technique was used to
avoid the problems arising from the different sizes, surfaces and geometries. The
appropriateness of this method was confirmed by analysing certified silver/copper standard …