Coin Collector

Coin Collecting Magazine | 3 | www.coincollectingmagazine.com Welcome Published by Warners Group Publications plc, 5th Floor, 31-32 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5JD, UK. PUBLISHING Associate Publisher: Matt Hill matthewh@warnersgroup.co.uk Tel: 0113 200 2912 EDITORIAL Editor: Matt Hill Deputy Editor: Rachel Bellerby Contributors: Will Bennett, Jeff Garrett, Paula Hammond, Rachel Hooper, Sebastian Wieschowski, Peter Whittington, Isaac George. PRODUCTION Senior designer: Nathan Ward nathanw@warnersgroup.co.uk Designers: Rajneet Gill, Jackie Grainger, Mary Ward ads@stampandcoinmart.co.uk ADVERTISING Sarah Hopton sarah.hopton@warnersgroup.co.uk Tel: 0113 200 2925 MARKETING Lauren Freeman lauren.freeman@warnersgroup.co.uk Tel: 0113 200 2916 PRINTED BY Warners (Midlands) plc, The Maltings, Manor Lane, Bourne, Lincs PE10 9PH PRINT EDITIONS DISTRIBUTION BY Nikki Munton, nikkim@warnersgroup.co.uk Tel: 01778 391171 Warners Group Publications plc West Street, Bourne, Lincs PE10 9PH Disclaimer The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher. Every care is taken to ensure that the contents of the magazine are accurate, but the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors. While reasonable care is taken when accepting advertisements, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for any resulting unsatisfactory transactions, but will immediately investigate any written complaints. Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted without the prior written permission of the publisher. ©WARNERSGROUPPUBLICATIONSPLC2020 This special edition of Coin Collector was published in May 2020 as a free digital edition. ©WARNERSGROUPPUBLICATIONSPLC2020 Welcome to this special online edition of Coin Collector , packed with insights and updates, information and inspiration. If you enjoy the content here why not check out the normal issues of Coin Collector (available in print and digital)? Our next full issue will be published in July and subscribers will receive the magazine direct to their home. To find out more about subscribing just visit the website: www.allaboutcoins.co.uk/store/subscriptions Of course, in recent months the world has changed dramatically. Phrases such as ‘lockdown’, ‘self-isolate’ and ‘flattening the curve’ have suddenly became familiar to us all. At times like these, discussing our hobbies may seem trivial – our health and safety takes priority over everything – but for those of us stuck indoors, spending time on our collection could be a welcome distraction and there are still many ways to buy and sell coins, and learn more about our wonderful hobby. This could be a good time to start on those coin albums you’ve always wanted to write up, work through your check-lists, and get your collection organised like never before. This special issue is part of our ‘Keeping You Collecting’ campaign, aimed at giving collectors inspiration at this tough time. The campaign also includes a new ‘Keeping You Collecting’ weekly email to help collectors, a host of new content on the allaboutcoins.co.uk website, and special offers and discussions on our social media platforms. The easiest way to get involved is to sign up to the allaboutcoins newsletter ; it’s free and friendly, packed with info, inspiration, and advice to help you keep on collecting, and build your coin collection. Just tick the box when you register on the website ( www.allaboutcoins.co.uk/account/register ) to sign up to the newsletter. Finally, thank you to all the coin businesses who are featured in these pages and on our website and emails, and to you, for taking the time to read. Stay safe. Jonathan Callaway is a Director of the International Bank Note Society. Lawrence Chard Founder and Expert Numismatist, Speciality Sovereigns Elizabeth Cottam Specialist in Celtic coins and Director of Chris Rudd Ltd Jeff Garrett US coin dealer and board member of the Smithsonian Museum of American History Richard Kelleher Assistant Keeper, Department of Coins and Medals, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge Jonathan Mann Numismatist and coin dealer, British coinage specialist Rory Naismith Lecturer in Medieval British History, King’s College London Anglo-Saxon and Viking coinage: Gareth Williams Curator of Early Medieval Coins and Viking Collections at the British Museum Coin Collector Editorial Board Matt Hill Editor matthewh@warnersgroup.co.uk www.allaboutcoins.co.uk ISSUE 71/2 | DIGITAL SPECIAL 5 COIN UPDATE 10 TAKE A VIRTUAL COIN TRIP There are a range of museums offering online exhibitions, take a virtual trip with our guide 14 VIEW FROM THE USA Jeff Garrett gives some useful auction advice 16 AUCTION UPDATE The latest coin sales from around the world 20 COIN PROJECTS TO DO AT HOME Keep collecting with our handy at-home hints 23 YOUR IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO 50p COINS The lowdown on every 50p put into circulation since 1959, including mintage info and values 32 WIN! PADDINGTON BEAR 50p COIN Your chance to win a limited edition 50p coin 33 MEDALS: HEROICS & HARDSHIP Discover the story behind a military medal 34 COINS ON A BUDGET How to collect Greek, Roman and Medieval coins 38 THE BREXIT 50p IN DETAIL All you need to know about the Brexit 50p 40 USA’S DOUBLE EAGLES Your in-depth guide to the beautiful $20 gold coins 44 COIN DESIGNER INTERVIEW We speak to Canadian coin designer Ada Alves Contents Receive every issue! Join Coin Collector and have every issue delivered to your home, just visit the website: www.allaboutcoins.co.uk