Review : Spink – Coins of England & the United Kingdom

[Dave8472]

Review : Spink – Coins of England & the United Kingdom

Hi all, I have been a coin collector far longer than a Metal Detectorist and since getting in to this hobby I have bought quite a few reference books, I thought for anyone new I would do a mini review of some of the most useful ones for coins that are found while detecting. I am not going to do a blow by blow detailed report of what’s in them, as the book titles and the pictures say it all. Dave

Name : Spink – Coins of England & the United Kingdom (2010 Edition shown)
Latest version (as of January 2016) : 2016 Edition
Colour/Black & White : Colour - High Resolution
Pages : 591 (2010 Edition)
RRP : £25

Probably the most useful book, is issued every year, typical price is £25 for the latest edition, but you can pick up older second hand one on eBay etc. However I would recommend getting at least the 2007 edition as it was the first one to have high resolution colour pictures in it, I get it every other year as there is little change between them apart from the valuations and the latest modern coins.

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[GREGGOWREX]

On the front cover of the book ...is that the coin that was shown on here recently

[zendog]

Brilliant book, especially like the fact that photos are actual size, a great help when ID'ing. A good read at any time, useful when compiling your wish list

[liamnolan]

On the front cover of the book ...is that the coin that was shown on here recently

same King but different coin mate I think

Lovely coin though! That other coin topic left many unanswered questions from the forum members, some top people working on it and I expect to see an outcome pretty soon, Liam

[Grifftron]

Still waiting to hear back from 2 museums and the auctioneers that sold it for confirmation on its validity, long words for me at this time of the day that !!

news to follow.....

[Bell-Two]

Thank you for this post, this is what I am looking for as a reference book. I may never make it to England to detect and find such wonderful items but I still like to read about the "Hammies" and other coins of that ilk. I will have to see about getting the Spinks here in the States.

[Bell-Two]

I was able to locate a used copy of the Spinks for $19 US shipped. I am looking forward to learning more about your coinage of the past!

[Dave8472]

I was able to locate a used copy of the Spinks for $19 US shipped. I am looking forward to learning more about your coinage of the past!

You won't be disappointed, there is a lot of information in there, that is a good price

Dave &*(

[Bell-Two]

I was able to locate a used copy of the Spinks for $19 US shipped. I am looking forward to learning more about your coinage of the past!

You won't be disappointed, there is a lot of information in there, that is a good price

Dave &*(

It came in today in very nice condition like new almost and I think it is excellent! 2011 edition.

[sweepstick47]

Hi All,I bought the current 2014 edition about 3 weeks ago, it's on offer from Green Light Publications at the Special Offer price of £22.50. I agree, it is excellent! Cheers sweepstick47

[lord lovell]

i pop into waterstones have a flick though just to see says buying it

[Jason666X]

Hi all, just to let you know, but you can get the new 49th Edition that sells for £25 Hardback for £18 as an iBook. It's quite helpful in this format as you can have it on your phone and have it on you whilst out on a dig if you want to use it for when you find something. That's as long as you don't mind it as an electronic version and not as a book to grace your shelves!

[Dave8472]

Hi all, just to let you know, but you can get the new 49th Edition that sells for £25 Hardback for £18 as an iBook. It's quite helpful in this format as you can have it on your phone and have it on you whilst out on a dig if you want to use it for when you find something. That's as long as you don't mind it as an electronic version and not as a book to grace your shelves!

Nice one, didn't know that

Dave &*(

[North]

I have recently purchased and had delivered a Spinks Coins of England book for £2.81

OK it is a used book, the 40th edition and a 2004 copy, but it still contain most of the information that's in a new edition and for under £3 its a bargain. A 2016 edition costs £25.

If anyone is interested this is how to do it:-
1) Log onto http://www.amazon.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
2) Search for Coins of England 2004
3) Go through the check out and pay £2.81
4) Wait for the postman to deliver

There are also a few 2001 editions available
I hope this helps

North