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

Writing in this issue

Coin Collector Editorial Board

THE ‘MUDDY HOARD’ GOES ON DISPLAY

MOST INNOVATIVE COIN OF THE YEAR WINNER

RECORD SALES FOR ‘ROYAL SUCCESSION’ AUCTION

WEST POINT TIME CAPSULE

LATEST NEWS FROM THE BRITISH NUMISMATIC SOCIETY

DEREK ALLEN PRIZE

BANS AUTUMN CONFERENCE

NEWS IN BRIEF

RAREST QUEEN ELIZABETH II CIRCULATING COINS ANNOUNCED

NEW INTERIM HEAD OF BRITISH MUSEUM

USA SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL COIN PROGRAMME

COIN DISCOVERIES AT ‘POMPEII OF WARMIA’

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

JOHN MUSSELL (1942–2023)

GREATEST GENERATION COIN DESIGNS REVEALED

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON ISLE OF MAN

AUCTION UPDATE

GOLDEN DUCATS, AN EMPEROR’S BEARD AND A STRANGE YEAR • In his latest ‘Treasure Hunt’ column, Michael Burzan reveals how ducats from the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I can be distinguished by examining his beard and how a striking error adds value to an issue.

2023 WORLD’S FAIR OF MONEY • Based on his experiences at the World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, Jeff Garrett shares his views on the current state of the rare coin market.

WHY COIN SHOWS WORLDWIDE ARE FACING A TURNING POINT • After his first visit to the ANA World’s Fair of Money, Sebastian Wieschowski provides his thoughts on how it compares to its European counterparts.

WORLD’S FAIR OF MONEY IN PITTSBURGH • Ema Šikic ´ reports back on the highlights of her visit to the ANA World’s Fair of Money, where she was particularly impressed by the variety of numismatic material on show.

COINS OF EMPEROR GALLIENUS • As Adrian Marsden explains, coins struck at the different mints from the reign of Emperor Gallienus provide a fascinating insight into the turbulent times he faced.

BRITISH CELTIC COINS: ART OR IMITATION? – PART ONE • Tim Wright considers whether British Celtic coins should be thought of as art or imitation.

ANGLO-SAXON KINGDOMS: WESSEX • In the latest in our exciting series on Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, John Philpotts of Silbury Coins turns his attention to Wessex – made famous by the exploits of Alfred the Great.

THE KINGS OF WESSEX

OCEANIA • Jonathan Callaway explains how the banknotes from six Oceania nations reflect their colonial past, as well as providing the collector with a range of colourful designs.

JUDEAN COINS • In the latest of her ‘A–Z of Coins’, Paula Hammond explains how the rich cultural and religious history of Judean coins make them popular with collectors.

A TOWN’S TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO SERVED • As Will Bennett has discovered, World War I tribute medals are a poignant reminder of the conflict’s impact on local communities.

TOP-FIVE TRENDING UK 50P COINS • A guide to 50p internet searches from Colin Bellamy.

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NEW COINS

CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND WORK OF JRR TOLKIEN

75TH BIRTHDAY OF HM KING CHARLES III – CAERNARFON CASTLE

THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF DELOS, GREECE

MANX WILDLIFE TRUST ANNIVERSARY

EVOLUTION OF LIFE – THE...