Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued
Spink, the globally-renowned collectables auction house with over 350 years of heritage, is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever podcast: The Spink Insider.
Building on the success of its long-running Insider magazine, this new audio series brings listeners behind the scenes of the collecting world, from rare Coins and iconic Military Medals to Banknotes, Stamps, and the passionate Collectors who pursue them.
Hosted not by an external presenter but by the experts themselves, The Spink Insider offers candid, engaging conversations between Spink’s own specialists and special guests from across the worlds of Stamps, Coins, Banknotes and Military Medals, uncovering the stories, surprises, and deep knowledge that rarely make it to the saleroom floor.
The podcast is rich in storytelling and expertise and invites listeners into an unexpected and engaging side of the collecting world, its personalities, and the stories behind some of the great rarities - a mix of history, humanity, and curiosity.
Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued
Copper Noses & Royal Roses: Queen Mary and Tudor Coinage
Step back into the magnificent world of the Tudors, as special guest Dr. Peter Stiffel joins our Head of Coins, Gregory Edmund to discuss and explore the life and legacy of Queen Mary I.
In this episode, we uncover why her reign remains one of the most controversial in English history, trace the origins of her infamous nickname, and delve into the fascinating coinage of her era. From the 'copper nose' coins of her father, Henry VIII, to the monetary reforms under Mary and Edward VI, we reveal how politics, religion, and power shaped the very currency of the realm.
A tale of blood, belief, and the coins that carried a queen's image into history.