Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued
Spink and Son LTD
11 episodes
4 days ago
In this charming and illuminating episode, we are joined by Marcus Budgen, Head of Medals & Special Commissions, and Owain Raw-Rees, long-time friend, collaborator, author and passionate collector. Together, they explore the world of medal collecting through three remarkable medals, each with its own story. From tales of bravery and adventure to the quiet art of historical discovery, Marcus and Owain bring the past to life with warmth, humour, and deep expertise. Owain reflects on his l...
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In this charming and illuminating episode, we are joined by Marcus Budgen, Head of Medals & Special Commissions, and Owain Raw-Rees, long-time friend, collaborator, author and passionate collector. Together, they explore the world of medal collecting through three remarkable medals, each with its own story. From tales of bravery and adventure to the quiet art of historical discovery, Marcus and Owain bring the past to life with warmth, humour, and deep expertise. Owain reflects on his l...
Episode 4: Rebel Emperors of Britannia: The Story of Carausius, Allectus and their Coinage
Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued
1 hour 1 minute
2 months ago
Episode 4: Rebel Emperors of Britannia: The Story of Carausius, Allectus and their Coinage
In AD 286, a highly capable Roman general named Carausius rebelled against the imperial regime and set up his own empire in Britannia. The so-called “arch-pirate” ruled over Britain, parts of Northern France and Belgium, repelled a major invasion force led by the Emperor Maximian, and survived far longer than most legitimate emperors of the period before his assassination in 293. The “Britannic Empire” was soon subdued and reconquered by the future emperor Constantius ‘Chlorus’ and was soon e...
Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued
In this charming and illuminating episode, we are joined by Marcus Budgen, Head of Medals & Special Commissions, and Owain Raw-Rees, long-time friend, collaborator, author and passionate collector. Together, they explore the world of medal collecting through three remarkable medals, each with its own story. From tales of bravery and adventure to the quiet art of historical discovery, Marcus and Owain bring the past to life with warmth, humour, and deep expertise. Owain reflects on his l...
