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    WIN! THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE 50p » NEW COIN ISSUES COIN nou Dee anes WHY WESSEX WAS Pranic A LEADING ANGLO- SAXON KINGDOM ; — Ls ALL EXPERT GUIDES fii How the denarius £4.99 became the coin of the Roman Empire : Identifying Emperor THE TOP-FIVE WERE BRITISH _ Franz Joseph I's ducat: TRENDING 50p — CELTIC COINS ART Discover the COINS REVEALED OR IMITATION? coinage of Judah BALDWIN'S AUCTIONS Islamic Coins Aucti Rare coins of Umayyads, Abbasids, Fatimids and Islamic Spain Coming up December 202: n up to our mailing list to receive updates on our upcoming auctions. Visit www.baldwin.co.uk {ISSUE 22 | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 ALL Welcome ABOUT ‘Wich the longer nights ofthe autumn and winter approaching, ita geat time to stare some COINS. a eee eee ere Everything you need | modern milled ones. After some inital investigation, I discovered that it was a double patand to build your collection | from the reign of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (1467-77), which were circulating ieee here (etna ee ee oe blah by Warnes Group Comore cede, whatever your area of intrest. Ta doth che magazine ame ae wide a range of PUBLISHING tops as posible wo ensure maximum coverage ofthe hob, with hs edton taking sf Per a cay coinage righ up othe meer dy. Peery ‘Tins Weight discuss Bris Clic nn and taking the tle of his new bok a is uid, ponders whether they are ar rimitation (page 3) EDITORIAL From the furthe miches ofthe Roman Emp, ois fom the ign of Gallenus show Ee Aon boyd the aurbulence ofthe thin ery, wih uly themes constanly appeatingon his rns ‘on Er Te aon aaa cio (Gar exploration of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms takes us to Wessex, perhaps most Famous ity wtters to | yee he eg of Alfed the Geese who ceded with laying the uations oa Falstimeon do Morn united England, Read how you sight create a collection ofthese early English cons Wockeat tw (eee 38 Bringing ws up to date, Coin Bellamy of Coin Huse has analysed invert inert in 5p ADVERTISING ‘ eee cine and has provide top-ve guide othe most popular (page 50), You may be surprised Roe ‘ver Account Ronoger to fd out what rt umber one epceemewemerermscite | hase do x me know pacar topics you would like to ee covered in fire es. Lam ‘Alison Boyd looking forwalt exploring the Fascinating wold of cis Editor Siler Nene alson.boydallaboucoins.co. Dango toronto Writing in this issue MARKETING PRINTED BY ‘Wars io pl The Mobings, DISTRIBUTION BY > ‘Adrian Marsden Jeff Garrett ‘Avian Marden completed a Ema isan archacologst and are | Jef describes himself “eer doctorate on Roman coinage at | historian, and isa coin specialist | dealer with ovee 35 years of Disclaimer Oxford University and now works | at Baldwin. Her fst encounter | experience in the US coin rade Teen en by cant the coun misma for Nfl. | with numismatics was via her_—| He has seve as President ofthe ierttetteimese™ | Hisesarch ners nce sgrandfithers coin cllecion. She | American Numismatic Astocaton, Roman Imperial coinage and its | learned more about coins in che | as writen books including 100 SS contemporary opis religion in| Numismatic Department ofthe | Greater US. Coins ands a Board Say | Roman Brit fakes and forges | Archaeologial Muscum of Zagreb. | Member ofthe Smithsonian meee | SF coins from all periods andthe | Ema reports fom che Worlds Fair Mscum of American History: 1ebucenry token series ‘of Money om page 24 Read his column om page 22. cewnmanscaourromcmon en) Coin Collector Editorial Board Jonathan Callaway Dieor ofthe Richard Kelleher Seior Carton Ea Ski Achacologst, ar histoan, Inerasonal Bak Note Ssiy Motiv and Modern Money Remliom cineca ais, London Muscum, Camber Lawrence Chard Founder and Esper Anglo Saxon and Viking ing: Namisat, Speci Svecgns Jonathan Mann Nunismatist and cin Gareth Wiliams Castor of COLLECTOR er, Brih coinage pcialie Ely Metal olan Viki {eff Garett US cin deer and Callens the Baksh Manas toad memerofthe Smithsonian Rory Naismith Psfowor of nly Maio Muscum of American History Engh Histo, Unive of Cambie 6 com upDaTE Lares headlines including the ‘Muddy Hoa exhibicion, numismatist appointed inwerim head of British Museum and ‘Royal Success 1M MARKET INSIGHT “The latest coin sls from around the word, both online and in che auction houses. Phas, recent interner sles via deleampesnet YOUR CHANCE T0 WIN THE LION, 2 2 ‘TREASURE HUNT Golden Ducats, an Emperor's Beard and a Serange Year. In his latest column, Michael Barzan reveals how co identify che ducats of Emperor Fran Joseph VIEW FROM THE USA Following his annual vse co the Words Fair of Money, eff Garrett shares his ‘thoughts on the everent state ofthe rate «coin market VIEW FROM EUROPE ier his first vse tothe show, Sebastian ‘Wieschowski compares the Worlds Fair of Money to its European counterparts WORLD'S FAIR OF MONEY IN PITTSBURGH Ema Sikié report back om the World's Fair of Money, reveling why she was 50 Impressed by the varity of numismatic ‘material on display atthe even. 28 COINS OF EMPEROR GALLIENUS ~ PARTI Emperor Gallienus took control during a turbulent time forthe Roman Empice. Actian Marsden explains how coins and ‘mins reflect these times 134. BRITISH CELTIC COINS: ART OR IMITATION? ~ PART ONE Using a vatiery of examples, De Tim why Brish Celte oins have been descibed as bo inspired originals 38 ANGLO-SAXON KINGDOMS: WESSEX In the latest installment of our ongoing series, John Philpots explores the kingdom of Wessex and how the reign of King Alfred le to unified England, 144 BANKNOTES OF OCEANIA Jonathan Callaway looks ac how the banknotes from six Oceania nations reflect ther colonial past and provide the collector with a range of coloufiul designs 48 ATOZOF COINS Jis for Judah, Paula Hammond ex hhow the rich cultural and religious history ‘of Judean coins make them popular with collectors 49 FOCUS ON MEDALS As Will Bennett has discovered, World ‘War I tribute medals are a poignant ninder ofthe conflict’ impact on local Co colacter| &|alaboutcontcouk ISSUE 22 | NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2023 50. COIN HUNTER 61 COINS THROUGH THE CENTURIES Top-five Trending UK 50p Coins First issued in the 3rd century BC, the Revealing which 50p coins have been the denarius hecame she coin of the Roman subject ofthe most internet searches. Empire. Pauls Hammond provides a guide wo ies development 53 JOIN COIN COLLECTOR ‘As Coin Collectors now published sic 62. ADVERTISER INDEX times a year, why not subscribe today and Your guide to advertisers inthis issue. reoeive every ise through the post? See Be sure to mention Coin Callctor when page 53 for deals contacting these trusted traders! 54. NEW COINS 62. COMPETITION Listings of the lates new coins issued We have a Brilliant Uncirculated 50p From mints around the world, indading dedicated tothe classic CS Lewis book ‘Canada, Greece and Ukraine, Pas all the The Lion, the Wrich and the Wardrobe latest news on new releases give away inthis edition JOIN TODAY 1) stl 3c 2g Every month we offer you a great selection of great British Celtic coins, in our fixed-price catalogues with all coins under £1000, in our all-Celtic auctions and in our online shop. All guaranteed genuine or your money back in full. For a free catalogue ask Elizabeth Cottam, Chris Rudd Ltd, PO Box 1500, Norwich NR10 SWS. Tel 01263 735 007. For the full story visit 2 &, Chris Rudd& COIN UPDATE THE ‘MUDDY HOARD’ GOES ON A hoard of more than 9000 Roman coins has gone on display at the Norris Museum, St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The unveiling of what is known as the ‘Muddy Hoaed’ took place daring the muscum’s Heritage Open Days in September, and is display will run for atleast sic months Comprising arora of 92 AD 251-74, contains material spread actoss the reigns of 14 coins, the hoard, dating from ‘emperors and one empress, nd it includes several rare values, including two denarii of Gallienus and a previously unrecorded ddenarius of Tetricus I. The rest of the coins are ‘radiates’, the main denomination from the larer Roman period, and an unusually high proportion of locally minced coins (known as ‘barbarous radiates) ‘compared to similar hoards, Al the coins were made of base metal and were probably hidden in the sime of turmoil in the wake of the breakaway of the ‘Gallic Empire’ in the 3rd century. The hoatd was discovered about nine miles north of Huntingdon. by a metal detectorist in May 2018 and declared treasure in November 2021, After an initial scatter of coins was reported to the local Finds Lisison Officer (as por best practice), the remaining hoard, in wo pottery vessels (one inside the other), was excavated by the officer and an expert from the British Museum as part of the Portable Antiquities Scheme Claire Hardy, ditector of the Norris Maseum, said chat i was ‘by fae the most significant acquisition’ ever made by the ‘museum. While the coins are being exhibited, the museum will be fundraising for its permanene display in its main gallery THE LATEST COIN NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. DISPLAY % we Clocks frm top: The hoard whe t as being excavated [sh Museu peste forthe exibton athe Noms ‘Museums and two coins from the hoard (Grits Museu) MOST INNOVATIVE COIN OF THE YEAR WINNER The Royal Canadian Mine's silver coin on the theme of the Canadian dry on a stormy night, is revealed when a The annual Coin ofthe Year competition Ghost Ship has won the Coin ofthe Vear Award in the Most Innovative category. The dramatic artwork of artist Neil Hamelin illustrates te tale ofthe ghost ship, a haunting apparition oF a three-masted ship whose ails appear to be ablaze, Fishermen ‘on Canada east coast claim to have scn the vision and set out to sa in a rescue attempt, ‘only to have the mysterious ship suddenly vanish. The glowing image ofthe ghos ship, ‘emerging before fishermen setting out in a blak light i shone on the reverse ofthis coin Marie Lemay, president and CEO of the Royal Canadian Min, ssi that ‘arming Coin of the Year award i tremendous world-wide recognition of our innovation and manufictaring excellence. As reless innovators, we ate always looking for new and caiting ways to bring stories of Canada to life and itis very geatifing to se che black light- activated colour technology on our Canadian Ghost ship slver coin impress our industry peers ax much a i docs our customers, consortium of mint representatives and ‘numismatists. The judging is conducted by an international panel of the world leading ‘mint officials, medalists, journalists, ential banks and museum officials. The winners were selected from among, 100 finalists inten categories, Canad award-winning coin shonin the coins reverse with and without the ghost hp Muinated RECORD SALES FOR ‘ROYAL SUCCESSION’ AUCTION The Royal Mine achieved over $5.1 milion (€4.1milion) in sales ina special Royal Succes! auction featuring the at ballin en stck by the mine featuring the egy of Her Late Majesty (Qucen Elizabeth Il and the fis bullion enns produced bearing the porte of His Msjesry King Chars IL Hild by dhe American auction house of tack’ Bowes at the end of Aug, all 690 lots sold, with bidding fram over 35 ‘countries emphasing the significance ofthese eins Fire bidding ssw cond prices, with the very la gold ballin Loe Britannia struck under Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sling for $50,000 (€40,073) — ver 25 tims its mee value ~ and the fist gol bullion toe Britannia stuck under His Majesty King Chats II, achieving $42,000 (£33,661), over 20 tests metal vale THhre wer ao recor-breakng prices achieved for the ber Lor Britannia ballin cons, with the very lst bullion coin stack under Her Late Majory Queen Elizabeth I sling foe $19,000 (£15,2 over 800 times is metal value—and the very fis bullion coin serack under His Majesty King Chars I walsing $18,000 (£14,426), lmose 800 times its metal vlc. The very lst ad very fit gold Sovereign coins also broughe significant results, sling for ‘$42,000 and $34,000 sspectively ‘Scloctd cons feared signatures fom Her Late Majesry Queen labeth ITs final Assay Maser, Graeme Sith the Kings Assy Master, Pl Morgan, and the CEO of The Royal Mint, Anne esopp. All coins were graded and encapsulated by the grading service Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGO), bearing caso labels to recognise ther historic significance. Nick Bowket, head of balion sles at The Royal Mint, sid The Royal Minis known around the word a the home of| prscious metals an for ts prestigious and ionic designs, We were {hvlled ro beable to being the Reyal Succession Coin Sees suction to mat such a historic event in Brith and word history, and to drive farther awarenes of our premium bullion coins, amongst collectors and investors globally The sicos ofthe suston emphasis the signiicince ofthe historic coins and we saw bidding activin fiom over 35 counties, including the USA, Canada, China, the UK and Asia We lok forward to being abl offer more unigue bullion auctions inthe facut, akong with our premium range of bullion coins and bars” The link up betwecn The Royal Mint and Stak’ Bowers fllows the partnership berwcen the United States Mine and Stak’ Bowes in 2022, when the auction howe sold special trnsional coins fom the American Eagle bullion coin seis that wale more than $46 milion WEST POINT TIME CAPSULE “The US Military Academy a West Point, New Yok, recently opened a one- foot lead time capsule dating rom 1828 that had been discovered ding recant renovations © a monument to Thaddeus Kosciueko (1746-1817). He ‘wasa Polish genera, military engineer and revolutionary, who fought inthe American Revolutionary War, aswell as an upriing in his home county: “The lead box had been placed at che bas of the monument and contained six American sver coins anda commemorative medal. Dating fom 1795 wo 1828, the following items were discovered inside the capsule: Liberty cll (1800); 50

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