Coin auction catalogues are a delight, even if they quickly consume our bookshelves. Beautifully presented, sometimes even in hardback, they’re not out of place on the proverbial coffee table.
DEFINING A NUMISMATIC ‘MASTERPIECE’ Read Article »
In 2019 I began a four-year degree in French and Philosophy, which involved a year abroad studying in France.
This article will cover the period from 1136 when David I had the first Scottish coin minted, through to the end of Robert III’s reign in 1406.
SCOTLAND’S EARLY COINAGE Read Article »
For centuries, people have been utilising found objects by incorporating them into pieces of jewellery. It might be a shell or shark tooth necklace, medieval remounting of classical intaglios, or perhaps Gemme Numari.
THE ALLURE OF THE UNCONVENTIONAL FIND Read Article »
I have been fascinated by Ancient Egypt from a young age. When the opportunity arose not only to study it in my undergraduate degree at Durham University but also to attend an excavation there, the decision required little consideration.
THE SEATED SCRIBE Read Article »
In recent issues, of Spink Insider magazine there have been stories about metal detecting finds and some readers might recall that I wrote one of these back in the Winter 2022 edition.
A SURPRISE “GALYHALPENS” FIND ON MY DORSET FARM Read Article »
Whenever I go to a coin fair, I am always told to focus on a certain denomination and a specific reign. I find this really hard because there are so many beautiful coins on display.
BEHIND THE SHINE: MY PASSION FOR COINS AND HOW I CHOOSE THEM Read Article »
2022 will be remembered as a unique year in British history, as people all over the world celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the first UK monarch to reign for 70 years.
THE CROWN COIN : ‘COIN OF COINS’ Read Article »
For most medal collectors, there is normally one particular medal or action that for some reason speaks louder than others. For some it might be a famous action like the Charge of the Light Brigade or the Defence of Legations. Other collectors may focus on one campaign, medal or gallantry award that sparked an interest.
THE MAN BEHIND THE MEDAL Read Article »
Our final Medal Auction of the year took place on 28th November. The department have been bucking the trends of quiet auction rooms with their excellent exhibitions and we saw a full room during the day. The Order of the Garter Great George, the first example of this insignia to b
SPINK NEWS – MEDAL AUCTION NEWS Read Article »
