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.

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Switzerland’s Herdsman – Silver or Cupronickel? • It is worth looking out for Switzerland’s 1968 5-franc coin featuring a herdsman because some were erroneously struck in silver, writes Michael Burzan.

Taking the King’s Shilling • A wide range of military coins are available to the collector. Paula Hammond outlines the options, from ancient to modern and from the least to the most expensive.

€2 Coins – The Choice Between Design and Profits • As more and more versions of individual euro coins are released by European mints, which only vary in their presentation, Sebastian Wieschowski considers the options for the collector.

United States Gold Comes Home • An influx of American gold coins from Europe means that collectors and investors can take advantage of market uncertainty and amazingly low prices, writes Jeff Garrett.

‘BEATA TRANQVILLITAS’ Altar Coinage of Constantine I and his Sons • Adrian Marsden explores the varied and very affordable collecting options offered by the ‘BEATA TRANQVILLITAS’ altar coinage.

Anglo-Viking Coinages of the Danelaw • As John Philpotts of Silbury Coins describes, coinage from the Danelaw vividly illustrates its interaction with the rest of England, providing evidence of leadership, trade and assimilation.

THE ANGLO-VIKING RULERS

Russia • Having explored the early history of Russian banknotes last month, Jonathan Callaway now turns his attention to post-revolutionary issues and those up to the present day.

new coins • YOUR GUIDE TO NEW COINS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SEE MORE NEW COINS AT WWW.ALLABOUTCOINS.CO.UK

HOW MUCH ARE YOUR COINS WORTH? • Find out how much your coins are worth in your expert guide to 10p, 50p and £2 coins!

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