History and Collections

Works dedicated to monetary history and numismatic collections are an essential documentary resource for every collector, whether beginner or experienced. This specialist library brings together reference titles on the history of coins, medals, banknotes and tokens, covering periods from Antiquity to the contemporary era.

The available publications include valuation catalogues, numismatic atlases, typological studies and in-depth historical works on major world monetary issues. They allow precise identification of coin types, minting workshops, dates and varieties specific to each series.

The authors and publishers represented are recognised in the field of French-speaking and international numismatic research, including publications from major numismatic societies and European monetary museums. The topics covered extend to Greek, Roman, medieval, modern and contemporary coins, as well as world coins, French colonial coins and issues from overseas territories.

These works are also practical tools for the evaluation and dating of coins, the organisation and description of a collection, as well as for understanding the economic and political contexts in which the studied coins were issued. They are aimed at informed enthusiasts as well as researchers, historians and professionals in the numismatic market.

The formats available range from paperback books to hardcover editions, with works illustrated in black and white or in colour, incorporating high-resolution photographic plates that facilitate visual comparison of specimens. Some titles are available in bilingual editions or in foreign languages, including English, German and Spanish, to meet the needs of collectors specialising in international series.