A procedure is described for trace element analysis in ancient Greek silver coins by using radiochemical neutron activation and solvent extraction. Solutions of silver coins were extracted with bismuth diethyldithio-carbamate. The major and minor elements Ag, Cu, and Au are extracted into the organic phase, whereas the trace elements Na, Mn, Co, Ni, As, Sn, Sb, and Ir remain in the aqueous phase. The activities of the elements are counted on a Ge(Li) well detector and compared to those of a sample. Chemical yields are determined by postactivation. -- AATA