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

NEWS IN BRIEF

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

‘Spectacular’ Error Coins • Following the discovery of another ‘spectacular’ mint error, Sebastian Wieschowski offers some sensible collecting advice.

Treasure from 1857 • As Jeff Garrett outlines, the wreck of the SS Central America is a numismatic treasure trove.

Old Germany’s Treasures on Paper • A sale of old German banknotes gave Michael Burzan the chance to admire the many decorative notes issued prior to German unification in 1871.

The Normans in Europe • With the Bayeux Tapestry set to be on display in London next year, Richard Kelleher looks at the coinage produced by the Normans in other areas of Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean in the 11th–13th centuries.

V is for Votive • Once coins were adopted, many religions used them as votive offerings for divine assistance. Paula Hammond outlines the options for a collection.

Coins of Convergence • The fascinating history of the fusion of East and West through the coinage produced when these two ancient cultures converged is explored by Etsuko Zakoji.

Three Imperial Service Medals • An auction lot comprising three Imperial Service Medals led James Kemp to wonder if they were connected.

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

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