The Baldwin's Team
Our experience has shown us that the very best collections in the world are achieved through a trusted relationship between collector and advisor. Whatever aspect of the numismatic world interests you. we have skilled numismatists who are always pleased to help.
No matter if you're an experienced lifelong collector or looking to start out in the world of numismatics, our team of world-class specialists are available to aid you in any way they can.
Our Specialist Advisors
Edward Baldwin - Consultant
Edward Baldwin is the longest standing member of the Baldwin's team, having joined the family business in 1970 after graduating from Edinburgh University where he studied modern languages, ancient history and archaeology. Edward has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the world of numismatics, and is a member of the Royal Numismatic Society, the British Numismatic Society and the Russian Numismatic Society.
Email: edward@baldwin.co.uk
NEIL PAISLEY - MANAGING DIRECTOR
Neil has been involved in the numismatic world for over 20 years. After studying History, Latin and Classical Civilisation in Manchester, he joined Colin Cooke Coins, where he took over the business in 2005. Neil specialises in British hammered and milled coins, and over the years has been responsible for the cataloguing and auctioning of many important sales - most notably the Alderley Collection of pennies (an auction that held the World Record for a 1933 Lavrillier penny for ten years until it was broken by Baldwin's in May 2016). Neil joined Baldwin's as Managing Director in 2016, bringing decades of experience and knowledge.
Email: neil@baldwin.co.uk
You can read more about Neil, including a Q & A right here.
MARK SMITH - MEDALLIST
Mark holds a Master's Degree in Curation from UCL, and is a curator of the Royal Artillery Museum in Woolwich. Mark is also an associate member of the Guild of Battle eld Guides and has been collecting and cataloguing medals for more than 47 years. A familiar face to many in the UK, Mark is also the Resident Arms and Armouries specialist on the BBC's Antique Roadshow and is widely regarded as the foremost medals and orders specialist in the country. He specialises in Military Medals from all eras.
Email: mark@baldwin.co.uk
CHRIS TYRIMOS - NUMISMATIST
Chris graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a degree in History in 2003, which led to him becoming interested in numismatics in 2005. Chris joined Baldwin's in 2015 as a junior numismatist and maintains a strong interest in history and coins. He has since broadened his knowledge base to include British coinage from 1558 onwards as well as British hammered coins.
Email: chris@baldwin.co.uk
ABIGAIL DELGADO - NUMISMATIC ASSISTANT
Abigail holds a psychology degree from Westminster University. She previously worked for two years at The British Museum, where she discovered a fond interest in historical artifacts and world history. Abigail stepped seamlessly into the world of numismatics at Baldwin's in 2016.
Email: abigail@baldwin.co.uk
DOMINIC CHORNEY - NUMISMATIST
Dominic graduated with a degree in Archaeology from Cardiff University, and a Master’s degree in the Visual and Material Culture of Ancient Rome from the University of Warwick. Having developed an interest in Roman coins during his undergraduate years, Dominic has expanded his knowledge to encompass Greek and Iron Age coinage, and is available for advice, valuations and sales regarding ancient coins.
Email: dominic@baldwin.co.uk
JEREMY CHEEK - CONSULTANT SPECIALIST
Email: jeremy@baldwin.co.uk
DANIEL FEARON - SPECIALIST (COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS)
Email: daniel@baldwin.co.uk
