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.

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 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 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.