Coin Collector

Coin Collector gives you all the information, news, expert advice, market insight and inspiration you need to build your coin collection and get the most from your hobby. Every issue features in-depth collecting guides giving you the lowdown on coins from a wide range of periods and location, from Viking and Roman coins to the latest coins issued by mints around the world. Each issue includes the unique and popular ‘British Numismatist’ section, bringing you the latest discoveries, exhibitions, theories and literature from the academic world of numismatics. Written by authors, curators and learned experts, the pages provide an academic yet still accessible take on the hobby.

Coin Collector

Welcome to Coin Collector

coin update • THE LATEST COIN NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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auction update • TH E LATEST COIN SALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

price £ watch • YOUR QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO ONLINE SALES, IN ASSOCIATION WITH DELCAMPE.NET

A CELEBRATION OF BRITISH STAMPS! • The Great Britain: A History in Stamps' stamp album is now available, featuring stamp guides, beautiful stamp images, and space to add your own stamps.

Morgan Silver Dollars • An iconic US coin designed by an Englishman, and one of Jeff Garrett’s personal favourites, is the focus of ‘View from the USA’ this month.

We, the (Numismatic) People • Following the announcement of a new series of Austrian €2 coins, Sebastian Wiechowski welcomes what happens when mints actually listen to collectors.

Paper Treasures in German Marks • In a follow-up to an earlier article, Michael Burzan looks at German notes issued in marks after the unification of the country in 1871.

The Coins of James I • In the conclusion his survey of the coinage of James I, Richard Kelleher examines the third issue of the reign and the introduction of copper farthings.

Gallantry Unrecorded • Will Bennett advises collectors to research medals thoroughly rather than taking service papers at face value.

Pythagoras and the Mystery of Incuse Coinage • The links between Pythagoras and incuse coinage in Magna Graecia are investigated by Etsuko Zakoji, who argues this was a time when philosophy met the mint.

Shell Money • In the first of a new series on ‘Curious Currency’, Paula Hammond reveals how shells, particularly cowries, have been used as money for thousands of years.

new coins • YOUR GUIDE TO NEW COINS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WWW.COLLECTORS-CLUB-OF-GREAT-BRITAIN.CO.UK

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