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 • THE LATEST COIN SALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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

‘Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish’ • Sebastian Wieschowski outlines the changes to the World Money Fair in Berlin and why collectors shouldn’t fear the updates.

A Busy Month • Jeff Garrett reports back from the Florida United Numismatic Convention and the New York International Numismatic Convention.

Check the Czechs! • Following on from the unrealised Czech currency of 1920, Michael Burzan details the first crown currency coins of Czechoslovakia, which were issued in 1922.

Divine Faces of Power • A guide to gods and goddesses on ancient Greek and Roman coinage has been provided by Campbell Orchard of the Money and Medals Network.

R is for Roman Rulers • Paula Hammond explains that significant numbers of coins feature an image of what can be considered a ‘Roman’ ruler.

Chi-rhos and Christograms • As Adrian Marsden reveals, the coins of Emperor Magnentius, who briefly ruled the later Roman Empire, offer an interesting series for collectors.

Researching a Medal Group to a Red Cross Member • Research on a group of three medals provided James Kemp with the interesting story of the recipient.

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

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