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.

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 – 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.

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.