Spink

[Detectski]

Might be a silly question but...

When I see coins identified on this forum, quite often a Spink number is quoted. Presumably there is a database somewhere that has photos/description of coins and the relevant Spink number. Is this an online database or do you refer to a physical catalogue like the following;   

http://www.24carat.co.uk/frame.php?url=bookreviewstandardcat2013.php

I'm thinking the catalogue might make a more useful Christmas present than socks or random bits of Chinese plastic c*** that's all

Thanks..

[handyman [Alan}]

every year, spink produce a book called coins of england. usually in the range of £20 to £30. You can pick up a good secondhand one, which is always good for reference.

have a word with Chef, who i know used to sell them.

[Detectski]

Thanks Alan, so presumably when people on this forum quote Spink no. XXXX they have looked it up in one of these catalogues rather than some online database?

[handyman [Alan}]

yes,

its well worth getting a copy as the coin sizes printed are actual sizes and help towards identification.

[Detectski]

Ok cheers I'll start writing my letter now;

Dear Santa,
you know how I've been a good boy and filled in my holes (even on the beach)....

[handyman [Alan}]

lol

for a tenner you can get this -- but do check out amazon etc, where the deal may be better

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coins-of-England-and-the-United-Kingdom-2011-by-Spink-Son-Ltd-Hardback-2010-/200847458668?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item2ec371016c