Portuguese Coins and Coins from the Territory That Is Today Portugal – 7th Edition – is the most recent comprehensive catalogue of Portuguese coinage, originally authored by Alberto Gomes and published in 2021 by the Associação Numismática de Portugal.

This expanded and revised edition provides detailed descriptions and classifications of coins minted for continental Portugal, the Azores, Madeira and Portuguese overseas territories up to 2001, with historical context and technical data, making it an essential reference for collectors and numismatic researchers.

Portuguese Coins and Coins from Portuguese Territories Before the Foundation of the Nation, 2nd Edition, by Alberto Gomes (Self-published, 1996), is a reference work on medieval Portuguese numismatics.

This edition includes revisions and updates to the first edition, examining coins circulating in Portugal and its territories before the 12th century, including Visigothic, Mozarabic, and early local issues. It details typology, materials, legends, and iconography, situating the coins in their historical and economic context. An essential resource for collectors and scholars of medieval Portuguese coinage.

The Great History of the Portuguese Escudo, by António Miguel Trigueiro, is a work dedicated to the historical and numismatic study of the Portuguese currency during the period when the escudo served as the national monetary unit.

Published in 2003 by Coleções Philae, the book explores the evolution of Portuguese coinage from the establishment of the Republic in 1910, when the escudo replaced the real, until its replacement by the euro at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

The author examines the various coin issues in escudos, including circulation coinage and commemorative emissions, placing them within their historical, political, and economic context.

This work represents a valuable contribution to the study of modern Portuguese numismatics and the monetary history of Portugal in the twentieth century.

Portuguese Coins in the Age of Discoveries (1385-1580) is a work dedicated to the study of Portuguese coinage during one of the most significant periods in the history of Portugal.

Published in 1992 and written by Alberto Gomes and António Miguel Trigueiros, the book analyses Portuguese coin issues from the beginning of the Avis dynasty in 1385 until the end of the period in 1580.

The authors present and study various coin types issued by Portuguese monarchs during the time of maritime expansion and the formation of the Portuguese overseas empire.

By combining numismatic analysis with historical context, this work represents an important contribution to the study of Portuguese numismatics and the monetary history of the Age of Discoveries.

Portuguese Coins Minted in Porto in the Collection of the Numismatic Cabinet is a publication dedicated to the study and inventory of Portuguese coins struck in the city of Porto and preserved in the municipal numismatic collection.

Published in 1989 by Casa Tait – Museums Division of the Porto City Council, the book presents a catalogue of coins minted in Porto, providing descriptions of the pieces and historical references to their respective issues.

The work contributes to the study of Portuguese numismatics and highlights the historical role of Porto as an important minting center in Portugal.

Catalogue of the Numismatic Collection of the Museu Eng. António de Almeida, published by the Fundação Eng. António de Almeida in 1994, is an essential reference for Portuguese numismatics.

Organized in two volumes, the catalogue provides a detailed inventory and technical descriptions of coins and medals in the museum, including historical notes and typological classification, offering a comprehensive understanding of the numismatic collection.

The volumes are presented in original brown hardcover binding and housed in the original archival box, features that enhance their bibliographic and collector value.

The Numismatic Collection of Banco Mello – History and Heritage presents an important group of historical coins from the Banco Mello numismatic collection.

Published in 1997 with text by historian Miguel Figueira de Faria, the book explores the historical significance of coinage as a reflection of political, economic, and artistic developments.

The catalogue includes 212 coins of different metals from various periods of the Portuguese Monarchy, illustrating the evolution of Portuguese coinage over several centuries.

Richly illustrated and historically contextualized, this work represents an important contribution to the study of Portuguese numismatics and monetary heritage.

Gold Coins of Portugal – 5th to 20th Centuries is a work dedicated to the study of gold coinage related to the history of Portugal over a wide chronological period.

Published in 2006 by Numisma Editions and written by Javier Sáez Salgado, the book presents a specialised numismatic study of gold coin issues connected with Portuguese history, covering a period from the 5th century to the 20th century.

The author analyses different coin types and places them within their historical, political, and economic context, allowing readers to understand the evolution of gold coinage across many centuries.

Due to its thematic focus and broad historical scope, this work represents an important contribution to the study of Portuguese numismatics and is of particular interest to collectors and researchers of Portuguese gold coins.

History of Coinage in Portugal, by Javier Sáez Salgado (2001), is a reference work on Portuguese numismatics, covering the evolution of Portuguese coinage from its origins to the introduction of the euro.

The book examines coins in gold, silver, and copper, including commemorative and circulation issues, analyzing iconography, legends, and historical context. An essential reference for collectors, historians, and researchers of Portuguese coinage.

Gold Coins of Portugal 1185‑1889, by Javier Sáez Salgado (Lisbon, 2001), is a reference work on Portuguese gold coinage from the foundation of the nation to the late 19th century.

The book details denominations, mints, metal content, weight, legends, and iconography of all gold coins, contextualized historically. Essential reference for collectors and researchers of Portuguese gold numismatics.

Historical Description of the Roman Coins Existing in the Numismatic Cabinet of His Majesty King Dom Luís I is a classical numismatic work focused on the Roman coinage held in the royal numismatic collection of Portugal.

Published in Lisbon in 1870 by Augusto Carlos Teixeira de Aragão, this book provides detailed descriptions, typological analysis, and historical commentary on Roman coins in the royal collection.

This copy includes a contemporary handwritten dedication (“Offerece o auctor”) addressed to Sesinando Ribeiro Artur, adding historical provenance and collector interest.

The work represents an early scientific approach to cataloguing ancient coins in Portugal and remains an important reference in the study of Roman numismatics.

Dictionary of Numismatics by J. M. Folgosa is an essential reference work in the study of numismatics, compiling a wide range of terminology, biographies, historical references, mythology, slang, engravers, and coin legends.

Published by Livraria Fernando Machado in Porto, this dictionary presents a comprehensive alphabetical and thematic overview of numismatic knowledge, useful for collectors, researchers, professionals, and curious readers.

The book includes extensive entries on technical numismatic terms, historical figures, and explanations of inscriptions found on coins, making it a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and historical aspects of coinage.

The present copy contains an elegant luxury binding with leather spine and corners, gilt top edge with gold lettering, and preserving the original printed wrappers.

Dictionary of Numismatics by J. M. Folgosa is an essential reference work in the study of numismatics, compiling a wide range of terminology, biographies, historical references, mythology, slang, engravers, and coin legends.

Published by Livraria Fernando Machado in Porto, this dictionary presents a comprehensive alphabetical and thematic overview of numismatic knowledge, useful for collectors, researchers, professionals, and curious readers.

The book includes extensive entries on technical numismatic terms, historical figures, and explanations of inscriptions found on coins, making it a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and historical aspects of coinage.

Manual of Numismatics – Collector’s Guide by Alexandre Ferreira Barros is a practical and instructional work focused on fundamental numismatic concepts, techniques, and best practices for collectors.

Published in 1961 by Livraria Fernando Machado in Porto, this manual offers guidance on acquiring, evaluating, organizing and presenting a coin collection, blending practical advice with introductory historical context about frequently encountered coinage.

Illustrated with drawings and reproductions of coins, the book includes explanations about metal alloys, chronological classification and a glossary of terms, making it a useful resource for both beginners and experienced collectors interested in Portuguese numismatics.

The present copy contains an elegant luxury binding with leather spine and corners, gilt top edge with gold lettering, and preserving the original printed wrappers.

Manual of Numismatics – Collector’s Guide by Alexandre Ferreira Barros is a practical and instructional work focused on fundamental numismatic concepts, techniques, and best practices for collectors.

Published in 1961 by Livraria Fernando Machado in Porto, this manual offers guidance on acquiring, evaluating, organizing and presenting a coin collection, blending practical advice with introductory historical context about frequently encountered coinage.

Illustrated with drawings and reproductions of coins, the book includes explanations about metal alloys, chronological classification and a glossary of terms, making it a useful resource for both beginners and experienced collectors interested in Portuguese numismatics.

Catalogue of Indo-Portuguese Coins of the Portuguese Numismatic Museum, by Professor Damião Peres, is one of the most important reference works dedicated to the study of Portuguese colonial coinage in the East.

Published by the Portuguese Mint between 1963 and 1975, the work was originally issued in four separate volumes covering the coinage of the Portuguese State of India from the early sixteenth century to the twentieth century.

Each volume presents a systematic catalogue and detailed descriptions of the coins, including historical context, typological classification, and references to the monetary circulation within the Portuguese territories in India.

The present set brings together the four original volumes bound into two books, each containing two of the original tomes.

Both books are presented in luxury bindings, forming a complete and highly desirable bibliographic set for collectors and researchers interested in Indo-Portuguese numismatics.

Catalogue of Indo-Portuguese Coins of the Porto Municipal Museum, by Professor Damião Peres, is one of the earliest works dedicated to the study and cataloguing of Indo-Portuguese coinage.

Published in 1924, the book presents an inventory and description of Indo-Portuguese coins preserved in the collection of the Porto Municipal Museum, including historical references and typological classification of coinage associated with the Portuguese presence in India.

This work represents one of the earliest systematic catalogues of Indo-Portuguese coinage in a Portuguese museum collection and contributed to the development of later research in Portuguese colonial numismatics.

The present copy preserves the original printed wrappers and was printed by Indústria Gráfica do Porto, Lda., adding further bibliographic interest for collectors and researchers.

Catalogue of Portuguese Coins of the Porto Municipal Museum, by Professor Damião Peres, is an important work dedicated to the study and inventory of Portuguese coins preserved in the numismatic collection of the Porto Municipal Museum.

Published in two volumes in 1929 and 1934, the catalogue presents a systematic description and classification of Portuguese coins belonging to the museum collection, accompanied by historical references to the different monetary issues throughout Portuguese history.

The work forms part of the early twentieth-century efforts to document and study museum collections in Portugal, contributing significantly to the development of Portuguese numismatic research.

The present set includes both volumes of the work, published in 1929 and 1934, preserving the original printed wrappers, a feature particularly appreciated by collectors and bibliophiles.

Arab Coins: Inventory and Description, by Joaquim Figanier, published in Lisbon by the Portuguese Mint / Portuguese Numismatic Museum, is an important scholarly work dedicated to the study and cataloguing of Arabic coins related to the Portuguese historical territory.

Originally issued in two parts between 1949 and 1959, the work presents a detailed inventory and description of Islamic coinage discovered in Portugal or connected with the monetary circulation of the Iberian Peninsula during the period of Muslim presence.

Because of its systematic approach and historical analysis, the book represents an important contribution to the study of Islamic numismatics in Iberia.

The present copy contains both parts bound together in a single volume, in an elegant luxury binding with leather spine and corners, gilt top edge with gold lettering, and preserving the original printed wrappers.

NUMÁRIA da LUSITANIA, by António Domingos Simões Coelho (Lisbon, 1972), is a reference work on ancient Lusitanian coinage.

The book studies pre-Roman and Roman coins of Lusitania, providing detailed typological, material, and iconographic analysis, situating them in historical and cultural context. An essential resource for collectors and researchers of ancient Iberian numismatics.

Numária Lusitana by S. da Veiga Ferreira and O. da Veiga Ferreira is an academic study focused on ancient coinage from the Lusitanian territory.

Published in Lisbon in 1973 as an offprint from the Boletim Cultural da Junta Distrital de Lisboa, the work examines pre-Roman and Roman coin issues associated with Lusitania.

The study explores monetary typologies, including their historical, iconographic, and epigraphic aspects, making it a valuable reference for researchers and collectors interested in ancient Iberian numismatics.

The Duke of Galliera Collection is one of the most renowned private collections of Portuguese coins in the 20th century. Compiled by the Duke of Galliera (1839‑1905), the collection stands out for the quality, diversity, and historical range of its coins, from medieval to modern issues.

The catalogue Portuguese Coins from the Collection of the Duke of Galliera, published in Lisbon in 1949 by J. Almeida, M. Basto, and L. Piombino, documents and illustrates this significant collection. Coins are arranged according to typological and historical criteria, reflecting the richness of Portuguese numismatics over the centuries.

The book preserves the Duke of Galliera’s legacy and remains a key reference for collectors, researchers, and numismatics scholars, allowing detailed study of one of the most important private collections of Portuguese coins.

Price Guide of Portuguese Coins from 1140 to 1640, by Pedro Batalha Reis, published in Lisbon in 1956, is an important illustrated catalogue and price guide dedicated to Portuguese coinage from the foundation of the kingdom through the end of the Iberian Union.

The work presents a systematic listing of Portuguese coin issues from this period together with reference market values. The volume is further enriched with numerous photographic plates of the coins, which greatly assist collectors and researchers in identifying coin types and variations.

Because of its illustrated catalogue format and practical function as a numismatic price guide, the book became a useful reference for collectors interested in medieval and early modern Portuguese coinage.

This copy is bound in an elegant luxury binding, with leather spine and corners, gilt top edge with gold lettering, and it preserves the original printed wrappers, increasing its bibliophilic and collector value.

Catalogue of Portuguese Coins – Mainland Portugal 1640-1948, by Joaquim Ferraro Vaz, first published in 1948, represents one of the early reference works dedicated to the systematic cataloguing of Portuguese coinage.

The book presents the coin issues of mainland Portugal from the Restoration period of 1640 through the mid-20th century. It is richly illustrated with detailed drawings by J. Lemos Gomes (Melos), which greatly assist collectors and researchers in identifying coin types and variations.

Due to its organization and illustrative content, the work became an important reference in Portuguese numismatic literature and contributed significantly to the study and classification of Portuguese coinage.

The present copy is bound in an elegant luxury binding, with leather spine and corners, gilt top edge with gold lettering, and it preserves the original printed wrappers, enhancing its bibliophilic and collector value.

The Book of the Coins of Portugal MCMLXIX–MCMLXX (Volumes I and II), authored by Joaquim Ferraro Vaz, is a classic work of Portuguese numismatics. Profusely illustrated with technical engravings, it provides detailed classification of coins from the Aviz Dynasty to the early years of the Second Republic. Bilingual (Portuguese and English), it serves as a practical tool for identifying hammered coins, allowing precise reading of legends and iconographic details. Considered an essential reference for collectors and scholars, it remains a must-consult catalog combining historical rigor with practical utility.

The Book of the Coins of Portugal MCMLXIX–MCMLXX (Volumes I and II), authored by Joaquim Ferraro Vaz, is a classic work of Portuguese numismatics. Profusely illustrated with technical engravings, it provides detailed classification of coins from the Aviz Dynasty to the early years of the Second Republic. Bilingual (Portuguese and English), it serves as a practical tool for identifying hammered coins, allowing precise reading of legends and iconographic details. Considered an essential reference for collectors and scholars, it remains a must-consult catalog combining historical rigor with practical utility.

The Book of the Coins of Portugal MCMLXIX–MCMLXX (Volumes I and II), authored by Joaquim Ferraro Vaz, is a classic work of Portuguese numismatics. Profusely illustrated with technical engravings, it provides detailed classification of coins from the Aviz Dynasty to the early years of the Second Republic. Bilingual (Portuguese and English), it serves as a practical tool for identifying hammered coins, allowing precise reading of legends and iconographic details. Considered an essential reference for collectors and scholars, it remains a must-consult catalog combining historical rigor with practical utility.

The Book of Portuguese Coins – Price List 1972, by Joaquim Ferraro Vaz, is an updated numismatic catalog published after its 1969-1970 edition, summarized this time in a single volume.

Maintaining Ferraro Vaz's characteristic cataloging structure, the volume presents, in an organized manner, the classification of Portuguese coins and their respective reference values ​​of the time, allowing for quick and practical consultation. Due to the expansion of its content and its role in the evolution of the author's catalog, this edition constitutes a significant landmark in the bibliography of Portuguese numismatics.

The Book of the Coins of Portugal – Price Guide 1973, by Joaquim Ferraro Vaz, is a revised edition of the author’s numismatic catalogue published shortly after the first concise price guide of 1972. This version is notable for introducing, for the first time, the coinage issued in the former Portuguese colonies, significantly expanding the scope of the catalogue.

Organized according to Ferraro Vaz’s characteristic systematic structure, the book lists Portuguese coin types together with the market values used at the time. Due to its expanded coverage and its role in the evolution of the author’s catalogue, this edition represents an important reference in the bibliography of Portuguese numismatics.

The Book of the Coins of Portugal – Price Guide 1978, by Joaquim Ferraro Vaz, represents a revised edition of the author’s well-known numismatic catalogue, presenting updated market values for Portuguese coins according to the numismatic market of the time.

Published in a more compact format, this edition was designed as a practical reference tool for collectors and dealers, allowing them to follow price developments and identify the principal Portuguese coin series. As part of the ongoing revisions of Ferraro Vaz’s catalogue, this volume forms another stage in the evolution of one of the most influential works in Portuguese numismatic literature.

The Book of the Coins of Portugal 1984–1985, by J. Ferraro Vaz in collaboration with Javier Salgado, marks the first edition of the author’s catalogue produced jointly with this numismatist. The book systematically presents Portuguese coinage from the foundation of the nation in 1128 to contemporary times, including coins from the former Portuguese colonies.

Published in Braga in the mid-1980s, this edition is an important update of Ferraro Vaz’s classic catalogue, providing organized information, market reference values, and illustrations that allow clear identification of the main coin series. Its practical structure and chronological breadth make it a valuable reference for collectors and numismatic scholars.

he Book of the Coins of Portugal 1984–1985, by J. Ferraro Vaz in collaboration with Javier Salgado, represents the first edition of the author’s numismatic catalogue produced jointly with this researcher. The work systematically presents Portuguese coinage from the foundation of the nation in 1128 to contemporary times, also including the coin issues of the former Portuguese colonies.

Alongside the standard red-cover edition, a special limited edition of approximately 170 copies was also published in the same year. This variant is distinguished by its beige-coloured cover and by the use of higher-quality, heavier paper, also beige-toned throughout the entire text block.

Although the editorial content remains identical to the regular edition, this version differs in its presentation and limited print run, making it considerably less common on the numismatic and antiquarian book market. As such, it is particularly sought after by collectors of Portuguese numismatic bibliography.

The Book of the Coins of Portugal 1987–1988, by J. Ferraro Vaz in collaboration with Javier Salgado, is a comprehensive catalogue of Portuguese coinage from 1128 to 1988, including issues from the former Portuguese colonies. This edition, published in Braga in 1987–1988, is almost new, with covers, pages, and illustrations in excellent condition. Clearly and systematically organized, it serves as a practical reference for the identification, classification, and valuation of coins, making it an essential tool for collectors and researchers of Portuguese numismatics.

The Book of the Coins of Portugal 1987–1988, by J. Ferraro Vaz in collaboration with Javier Salgado, is an important reference work in Portuguese numismatics and part of the series of catalogues developed by the author. Published in Braga around 1970, the work presents a systematic catalogue of Portuguese coinage from the foundation of the Portuguese nation in 1128 up to the modern era, also including coin issues from the former Portuguese colonies.

Profusely illustrated and clearly structured, this volume functions as a numismatic price guide and identification catalogue. It provides collectors and researchers with a practical tool for the classification, study and valuation of Portuguese and colonial coinage. Due to its wide chronological scope and detailed cataloguing system, it remains a useful reference for numismatists interested in the evolution of Portuguese monetary history.

The Currency of Portugal in the World – The Coinage of Brazil, by J. Ferraro Vaz, is a historical and numismatic study focusing on the circulation and influence of Portuguese currency in Brazil. The book examines the monetary systems used during the Portuguese colonial period and the historical evolution of coinage in the Brazilian territory.

Published in Braga in 1986, the work forms part of Ferraro Vaz’s broader studies on the presence of Portuguese coinage across the former Portuguese overseas world. Illustrated and accessible in style, the volume connects numismatic evidence with the history of Portuguese maritime expansion.

By linking coinage, trade, and imperial administration, the book provides useful insights into the monetary history of Portuguese Brazil and remains of interest to collectors and researchers of Luso-Brazilian numismatics.

Dinheiro Luso-Indiano – Indo-Portuguese Money, by J. Ferraro Vaz and M. Correia de Sousa, is a major reference work on the monetary history of the Portuguese State of India. Published in Braga in 1980, the book presents a comprehensive study of the coins and banknotes used in Portuguese India from the arrival of the Portuguese in 1498 to the twentieth century.

The volume combines historical research with a cataloguing approach, presenting the different coin and paper-money issues in chronological order and illustrating them with numerous detailed drawings and plates. With more than six hundred pages and extensive visual documentation, the book is considered one of the most complete studies on Indo-Portuguese numismatics.

It remains an important reference for collectors and scholars interested in the monetary systems of the Portuguese overseas empire in Asia.

Nomenclatura Numismática is a short but important work on numismatic terminology, written by the Portuguese scholar José Leite de Vasconcelos. In this study, the author gathers and explains a range of technical terms related to the study of coins, aiming to clarify the specialized vocabulary used by researchers, collectors, and students of numismatics. The text addresses the designation of the different parts of a coin, elements of minting, and essential concepts used in their description and classification. Written with the scholarly rigor characteristic of its author, this work contributed to the standardization of numismatic terminology in Portuguese and remains a useful reference for those interested in the study of the monetary history of Portugal. This is the first facsimile edition, reproducing the text originally published in O Archeologo Português, vol. XXX, 1938, pp. 126–149, as it was issued by the Portuguese Numismatic Society in November 1958, thus preserving its historical and documentary value.

Catalogue of Portuguese Coins – 19th and 20th Centuries, by Alberto Gomes, is the first edition of this important numismatic catalogue, published in 1979/1980. The book systematically presents Portuguese coinage of the 19th and 20th centuries, including series, variants, illustrations, and historical market values.

As the foundational edition of Gomes’s work, it remains a key reference for collectors, dealers, and scholars of Portuguese numismatics. Its detailed descriptions and images allow clear identification of the main coin issues of modern Portuguese history.

Portuguese Coins IV Dynasty – Republic 1640–1991, Volume II, published in 1991, is a reference work in Portuguese numismatics that analyzes monetary circulation from the Fourth Dynasty and the Portuguese Republic, covering the most recent periods of the country’s monetary history. This edition details the coin series issued between the 17th and 20th centuries, providing precise information on issues, varieties, and historical market values.

The volume, systematically organized, includes illustrations of the coins, technical descriptions, and historical data, allowing clear identification of the different monetary series. Intended for collectors, dealers, and scholars, this book is established as an essential resource for those wishing to understand the evolution of Portuguese coinage up to the end of the 20th century.

Coins of Angola, by L. Rebelo de Sousa (Banco de Angola, Luanda, 1966), is a reference work on Angolan coinage, covering coins from the colonial period up to the mid-20th century.

The book details silver, and copper coins, including of republic portuguese issues, analyzing types, mints, legends, iconography, and historical context. Essential for collectors and researchers of Angolan and Portuguese colonial numismatics.

Coins of Angola, by L. Rebelo de Sousa (Banco de Angola, Luanda, 1966), is a reference work on Angolan coinage, covering coins from the colonial period up to the mid-20th century.

The book details silver, and copper coins, including of republic portuguese issues, analyzing types, mints, legends, iconography, and historical context. Essential for collectors and researchers of Angolan and Portuguese colonial numismatics.

Prontuário de Moeda de Angola, by Vergílio Ferreira, is a technical reference work dedicated to the study and cataloguing of the currency used in Angola during the Portuguese colonial period.

Published in Luanda in 1967 by C.I.T.A., this book provides a structured overview of the coinage associated with the territory, including circulation issues and other relevant monetary types.

Designed as a practical reference guide, the work is particularly useful for collectors and researchers interested in Portuguese colonial numismatics and the monetary history of Angola.

Numismática de Angola (Subsídios) by Cecílio Moreira is a work dedicated to the study of Angolan coinage during the Portuguese colonial period.

Published in Luanda in 1963 by the Centro de Informação e Turismo de Angola and printed by the Imprensa Nacional de Angola, this book compiles important data and contributions to the understanding of monetary circulation in the territory.

The work presents a descriptive and historical overview of the coins used in Angola, making it a valuable reference for collectors and researchers interested in Portuguese colonial numismatics.