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.

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.

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.

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.