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

Driving Away Loyal Customers • Sebastian Wieschowski recounts the difficulties he has faced in trying to purchase coins marking the Sede vacante.

Collecting US Birthday Coins • As the USA approaches its semiquincentennial, Jeff Garrett assesses coins produced for earlier anniversaries.

Numismatic Market for Platinum Coins • Historically, platinum has been used for many different purposes. Michael Burzan investigates how coins in this versatile metal are performing in recent auctions.

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Swiss Shooting Medals • On 19 May, the SINCONA auction house will offer Swiss shooting medals from the Rod K Moore collection. Ursula Kampmann examines what makes them so fascinating to collectors.

Scotland’s Finest Engraver and his Banknotes • Jonathan Callaway outlines the story of William Home Lizars, who is regarded as Scotland’s finest engraver of banknotes.

The 14th Century AD • A 14th-century currency experiment in the Sultanate of Delhi that ended in failure is explained by Paula Hammond.

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

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