Book of Brazilian Coins 1643‑1981 – 2nd Edition – Arnaldo Russo (São Paulo, Brazil 1981)
Book of Brazilian Coins 1643‑1981 is a fundamental reference work in Brazilian numismatics by Arnaldo Russo, published in its 2nd edition in 1981 in São Paulo. It provides a chronological and typological study of Brazilian coins spanning from the first colonial issues in 1643 through to the early 1980s.
The book presents detailed descriptions of coin types, historical context, dates of minting, inscriptions and structural characteristics. Richly organized, it remains a key reference for collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts of Brazilian coinage.