Coin Collector

TREASURE HUNT

The reign of Nicholas II as the last Tsar of Russia, which lasted from 1894 until 1917, occupies a distinctive place in the world of numismatics (Figure 1). His coinage represents both the apex of technical refinement in the Russian Empire and the...

VIEW FROM THE USA

By its use of live streaming of auctions and coins based on comic art, Jeff Garrett highlights how numismatics in the USA is embracing the entertainment world.

UNCOVERING THE SECRET LIFE OF COINS

THE SECRET LIFE OF COINS

RARE GEORGE V 1935 JUBILEE CROWN SOLD

BANKNOTE PRINTERS TO THE WORLD

Jonathan Callaway tells the story of Waterlow & Sons, whose long history is marked by a series of superb banknote designs.

EMERGENCY MONEY OF THE ANGLO-BOER WAR

Dr Richard Kelleher outlines how currency shortages experienced by both sides in the Anglo-Boer War were addressed through various measures.

VIEW FROM EUROPE

A plethora of recent issues has given Sebastian Wieschowski pause to consider the future of the €2 coin and a possible way forward.

HETTIE ANDERSON AND THE SAINT-GAUDENS DOUBLE EAGLE

Ema Šikić recounts the story of the portrait on one of the most famous and beautiful coins ever produced by the US Mint – the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle.

SAMUEL PEPYS AND HIS GOLDEN GUINEAS

Following on from his first article in a new series, Adrian Marsden takes a close look at the story of a well-known 17th-century hoard, including the various attempts at its retrieval.

MYSTERY OF JERSEY HOARD INVESTIGATED

COIN UPDATE

Latest headlines, including recycled silver sixpencies at the Trial of the Pyx, 10kg silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint and the discovery of moulds for forged Roman coins.

VIEW FROM THE USA

A report from Jeff Garrett on the Florida United Numismatic Convention and the New York International Numismatic Convention.

UNCOVERING VIKING HOARDS ON THE ISLE OF MAN

DISCOVER CZECHOSLOVAKIAN COIN TRIALS

COIN OF THE YEAR REVEALED

17TH-CENTURY TOKENS FROM NORFOLK

Adrian Marsden shares some of the fascinating stories of individual token issuers uncovered during his work on the Norfolk Token Project.

SEATON DOWN ROMAN COIN HOARD

A remarkable Devon hoard of approximately 22,888 Roman nummi are highlighted by Thomas Cadbury of the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter.