George C. Brooke


George Cyril Brooke was a British numismatist, specialising in the coins of England.

Career

Brooke was a member of the British Museum Dept of Coins and Medals from 1908 to 1934, on the council of the Royal Numismatic Society, and the author of numerous books and publications. He was awarded the Medal of the Royal Numismatic Society in 1934.

Publications

http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1075248&partId=1&searchText=1935%2c0618.1&page=1 The Brooke Memorial

After Brooke's death, a number of people interested in his work subscribed to purchase a coin - a gold noble of Edward IV, and the last coin Brooke handled before he died - to be donated in his memory to the British Museum.
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