Tokens and Medals

The numismatic library dedicated to tokens and medals brings together all the reference works for the study, identification and valuation of these coin-like objects. These publications cover an extended chronological spectrum, ranging from medieval tokens to contemporary medals, including productions from the Ancien Régime and issues of the 19^th and 20^th centuries.

The specialised catalogues allow the identification of accounting tokens, corporate tokens, attendance tokens and play pieces, providing precise descriptions of types, legends and metals used. Works dedicated to medals cover historical medals as well as commemorative medals, religious medals, military medals and master medals signed by great engravers.

These bibliographic references are indispensable for any collector or professional wishing to establish a precise attribution to a mint, an engraver or a specific historical period. They frequently include photographic plates, valuation tables and rarity indices that facilitate the assessment of pieces in a collection or for sale.

French tokens are covered by several reference corpora, notably those distinguishing royal, parliamentary, municipal or trading company-related issues. French and foreign medals are documented in thematic or general works, sometimes organised by national school of engraving or by artistic period such as the Renaissance, Baroque or Neoclassicism.

The publications available in this section are aimed at both beginner enthusiasts wishing to acquire a solid foundation and experienced numismatists seeking in-depth studies of specific series. Some titles constitute essential reference works in international numismatic literature, regularly cited in specialised auction catalogues.

Acquiring these works usefully completes a numismatic library dedicated to coins, and allows for a rigorous approach to collecting and studying the para-monetary objects that tokens and medals represent in all their typological and material diversity.