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A SURPRISE “GALYHALPENS” FIND ON MY DORSET FARM
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.
BEHIND THE SHINE: MY PASSION FOR COINS AND HOW I CHOOSE THEM
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.
THE CROWN COIN : ‘COIN OF COINS’
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 MAN BEHIND THE MEDAL
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.