Spink Books

Spink Books has been supplying and publishing numismatic reference works to collectors for over 100 years. The acquisition of the Seaby imprint in 1996 further strengthened their reputation as the worldwide leader in this field. Many Spink titles have become the definitive reference works used by collectors, dealers and auctioneers worldwide, including its annual Coins of England catalogue, Roman Coins and Their Values and other classics by David R. Sear.

English Gold Coinage Volume II Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 480
ISBN: 9781912667727
Pub Date: 30 Nov 2023
Imprint: Spink Books
Series: English Gold Coinage
Description:
The second volume of this brand new comprehensive guide covers every type of English gold coin from 1816 onwards and includes many new varieties, along with rarity values, arranged by monarch. Accompanying Bull reference numbers are again cross-referenced to the Standard Catalogue of British Coins.
British Celtic Coins: Art or Imitation? Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781912667987
Pub Date: 31 Oct 2023
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
The peoples of pre-Roman Britain remain an enigma. Our perceptions are shaped by two narratives, that of contemporary Roman colonists and more recent Celtic nationalists, who vilify and glorify them in equal measure. The more we learn, the less we know with certainty: should they be described as ‘Celtic peoples’, were they organised into the ‘tribes’ that later formed Roman administrative districts (civitas) and, beyond a few famous names like Cunobelinus (Shakespeare’s Cymbeline), were they led by ‘kings’ or ‘chieftains’?
An Introductory Guide to Ancient Greek and Roman Coinage Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 336
ISBN: 9781912667871
Pub Date: 15 Mar 2023
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
The second volume of David R Sear’s comprehensive guide to ancient coins – part of Spink’s Living History series – covers Hellenistic Regal Issues. A general background to the fascinating world of ancient coins, looking back more than 26 centuries to the lands of the eastern Mediterranean, at how coins were designed and produced, and at how they can reveal so much to us today of the time in which they were produced.
Whisky Cask Investment Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 104
ISBN: 9781912667901
Pub Date: 31 Oct 2022
Imprint: Spink Books
Illustrations: Fully illustrated throughout
Description:
Enter the wonderful world of whisky casks to learn about a unique investment opportunity. We are in the grip of the greatest period of uncertainty since the 2008 financial crash. Volatility is rocking global financial markets, and inflation is back with a vengeance.
Chinese Numismatics Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781912667888
Pub Date: 31 Jul 2022
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
This is the first book to explore the history of the field of Chinese numismatics from both Eastern and Western perspectives. With upwards of 100 illustrations, it consists of three papers that complement each other beautifully and give a sound introduction to the beginnings of the study of Chinese numismatics, focusing on the 19th century: A Short History of Chinese Numismatics in Western Languages – Helen Wang A run-through of publications on Chinese numismatics to 1900 – giving information about the authors, their occupations, motivations and areas of interest. A good background to the subject, and includes information on where to find bibliographies etc.
Coins of the Sikh Empire, Punjab and the Cis-Sutlej States Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 608
ISBN: 9781912667802
Pub Date: 25 Jun 2022
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
This comprehensive catalogue, which has been worked on by the authors over several years, covers all known Sikh Copper, Silver and Gold Mohurs, including much unpublished material, with photographs of each; coins of the Cis-Sutlej States, with photographs of all Sikh states (Patiala, Nabha, Khaital) plus additional details on MalerKotla; medals issued to Sikhs from the 1840s to 1947; and Sikh Temple Tokens, Medallions and Commemorative Coins issued since the 1800s. It is the most up-to-date and authoritative book on the subject, and an essential addition to the library of any collector interested in this fascinating area of coinage.
Ecoinomics Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 312
ISBN: 9781912667789
Pub Date: 25 Jun 2022
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
Ecoinomics is designed to equip the reader with a full working knowledge of the global numismatic market and how it differs from country to country; it details the various factors which contribute to the value of a coin, as well as different collecting practices (such as third-party grading in the US). Covering the range of costs and benefits involved with keeping a substantial amount of capital in coins, including performance over time, market trends, tax and insurance, Ecoinomics aims to give the reader the confidence to buy coins and to begin participating in the numismatic market. "Robert Parkinson has written an interesting and informative guide that explains many of the most important topics in numismatics.
Mary Gillick: Sculptor and Medallist Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 152
ISBN: 9781912667758
Pub Date: 25 Jun 2022
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
Mary Gillick, née Tutin (1881-1965), is probably best remembered for the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II that appeared on UK coins from the beginning of her reign until decimalisation in 1971. This book focuses on her career as a sculptor and medallist - a career that had begun at Nottingham School of Art and the Royal College of Art and had already spanned more than fifty years when she experienced the sudden burst of national fame that came with the royal commission. Gillick’s work combines the influence of early Italian Renaissance medals with an appreciation of modernism and shows a readiness to adapt as she responded to changes in the art market.
Spink Maury Catalogue de Timbres de France 2022-2023 Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 848
ISBN: 9781912667680
Pub Date: 28 May 2022
Imprint: Spink Books
Series: Maury Catalogue
Description:
This new edition of the SPINK MAURY catalogue, heir to the prestigious Maury, Ceres and Dallay catalogues, continues its research work into stamps from 1849 to 1960, and varieties after 1960. It includes hundreds of changes, new varieties and discoveries, all beautifully presented, with unrivalled levels of detail for each stamp. The monographic studies are continued, each stamp presented on its own page for all known varieties.
When Britain Went Decimal Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 320
ISBN: 9781912667567
Pub Date: 15 Mar 2022
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
The United Kingdom was the last major nation-state in the world to adopt decimal currency, 50 years ago in 1971. Why was it so slow to do so? What changed politicians’ and peoples’ minds about it in the 1960s?
Mehmet the Conqueror and Constantinople Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 64
ISBN: 9781912667666
Pub Date: 15 Mar 2022
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
In its significance for both Islam and Christianity, and ultimately the wider world, the fall of Constantinople on 29 May 1453 was to herald the dawn of the early modern period and bring universal recognition to the man forever known as Mehmet the Conqueror, or Sultan Mehmet II (1432-1481); who at the age of twenty-one had brought the millennium-old Byzantine empire to an end. The very improbability of such an accomplishment, after many failed attempts on Constantinople by different factions over the centuries, was to only add to Mehmet’s growing status; while his quest for territorial acquisition over the following twenty-five years, in the establishment of an Ottoman empire, was to place this dynastic family on the international stage, where they would remain a significant political force over the following five centuries. Little material evidence has survived from the formative period of Mehmet's life, and certainly nothing of any direct significance such as a portrait.
The Naval Meritorious Service Medal Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9781912667673
Pub Date: 15 Mar 2022
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
The Naval Meritorious Service Medal is an account of the development of the medal which largely replaced the Distinguished Service Medal from 1918 as an award for acts of gallantry not under enemy fire, as well as providing an appropriate award to recognise the many men who provided long and meritorious service. This medal has previously remained largely un-researched but this account draws together the surviving recommendations for these awards, providing an analysis of the campaigns for which the awards were made as well as detailing the Army and Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal awards made to Naval personnel. The work provides a definitive history of these awards, and is a fitting companion to the author’s previous work detailing the history of the Distinguished Service Medal.
The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 BC Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 392
ISBN: 9780907605980
Pub Date: 15 Mar 2022
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
The brief period covered by The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators witnessed the violent transition of the Roman state from a republican constitution, presided over by the Senate, to a full military autocracy under the control of one man, the Emperor Augustus. In reality, the events of these years were merely the culmination of a movement which had been gathering strength over the preceding half century, since the rise of men such as Marius and Sulla. Caesar had put events into motion by his invasion of Italy and his challenge to Pompey’s dominant position in Roman politics.
The Portuguese African Paper Money of the Banco Nacional Ultramarino Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 528
ISBN: 9781912667604
Pub Date: 28 Dec 2021
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
This meticulously researched and fully illustrated catalogue details all of the paper money of the Banco Nacional Ultramarino used in the five Portuguese African colonies of Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Portuguese Guinea and Saint Thomas & Prince, between 1865 and 1975.
A Handbook of Late Roman Bronze Coin Types (324-395) Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9781912667611
Pub Date: 20 Jun 2021
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
Extensively illustrated, each entry includes details on dates, mints, personalities, weight standard, important variations, and the history and meaning of the legend and design. Detailed information about the late Roman bronze coinage system. Extensive introductory notes in Chapter One discuss the life-cycle of late Roman bronze coins (manufacture, circulation, loss and the effects of burial) as well as their weight, fineness standards and contemporary value.
The Jutland Honours Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 432
ISBN: 9781912667635
Pub Date: 20 Jun 2021
Imprint: Spink Books
Description:
Published to coincide with the 104th anniversary of the most important sea battle of World War I, this comprehensive catalogue lists all orders, decorations and MIDs awarded for the Battle of Jutland, grouped according to the ships, with citations where available, and a description of the ship and her role in the battle.The Battle of Jutland was the only action between the battle fleets of the UK and Germany; 151 British ships, with a total of about 60,000 sailors, took part. Of these, 13 ships were sunk and over 6,000 British sailors were killed.