Contemporary numismatics

Discover the vast and fascinating collection of books dedicated to contemporary numismatics, a field that covers coins issued from the 19th century to the present day. This category offers a detailed overview of modern coins, including those minted during significant historical periods such as the Victorian era, the two world wars, the birth and evolution of modern national economies, and up to the commemorative and special issues of the 21st century. Each work in this section has been carefully selected to provide you with insights into a wide range of topics, including modern minting techniques, stylistic and iconographic evolutions, monetary laws, and their impact on global economies and cultures. The volumes span from the early industrial coins of the 19th century, which marked the beginning of the modern era of coinage, to contemporary coins that reflect the social, political, and technological changes of our time. This collection is perfect for experienced collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts who wish to deepen their understanding of modern coins and their role in recent history. Whether you are looking for a volume to enrich your personal collection, conduct in-depth studies, or simply explore new perspectives on contemporary numismatics, you will find invaluable resources in this category. Explore contemporary numismatics now and embark on a journey through recent monetary history, discovering how coins have reflected and influenced the epochal changes of the last two centuries.

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    Simonetti, Medieval and Modern Italian Coins,...

    €160.00

    Luigi Simonetti, Medieval and Modern Italian Coins, House of Savoy, 3 volumes, Tipografia Poggiali, Ravenna 1967-1969, 1308 pp. in total, richly illustrated, 25 cm, beautiful green full leather binding with gold titles and decorations on the spine and covers.

    Volume I, From Oddone Conte (1056) to Carlo Emanuele I Duca (1630), 1967, pp. 485.

    Volume II, From Vittorio Amedeo I (1630) to Vittorio Emanuele I (1821), 1968, pp. 386.

    Volume III, From Victor Emmanuel II (1861) to Victor Emmanuel III (1946). Coinage Abroad. Monetary Weights, 1969, pp. 437.

    A remarkable publishing undertaking by Luigi Simonetti, which still today constitutes an essential tool for the study and cataloguing of Savoy coinage from the 11th to the 20th century.

    In excellent condition.

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    Histoire monétaire de Neuchâtel

    €100.00

    Eugène Demole, William Wavre, Léon Montadon, Histoire monétaire de Neuchâtel, Société d'Histoire et d'Archéologie du Canton de Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel 1939, pp. 354, richly illustrated, 16 particularly high-quality plates, 25 cm, splendid brown half-leather binding with gold titles and fillets on the spine, boards in refined polychrome marbled paper in blue tones with light grain and delicate ochre shades, fine ornamental hatching in gold at the junction between the leather and the paper, the editorial paperback in black and red preserved.

    This important work on the monetary history of the Canton of Neuchâtel is the result of research by Eugène Demole (1850–1928), a leading figure in Geneva's numismatics and curator of the Cabinet Numismatique in Geneva, and William Wavre (1851–1909), an archaeologist, numismatist, and epigrapher active in Neuchâtel. Edited by Léon Montandon on behalf of the Société d'Histoire et d'Archéologie du Canton de Neuchâtel, this edition is part of the solid Swiss historiographical tradition of systematically documenting monetary issues and their historical role in the institutional and territorial context of Neuchâtel.

    A specimen of notable value, in an excellent state of preservation, fresh and genuine.

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    Severin, Gold and Platinum Coinage of Imperial...

    €100.00

    H. M. Severin, Gold and Platinum Coinage of Imperial Russia from 1701 to 1911, The Crown and Taler Publishing Company, New York 1958, pp. 77, 17 plates, 24 cm, full cloth binding with gilt titles on the spine and dust jacket.

    Elegant numismatic bookplate on the first endpaper. Small ownership stamp of numismatist Gustav Pisani on the inside covers.

    Very slight signs of wear on the back cover, otherwise in excellent condition.

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    The Onza Main book, Spain, Provinces and...

    €48.00

    X. & F. Calicó, The Onza Main book, Spain, Provinces and Independent Republics of America, Counterstamps and Counterfeits 1611-1873, Ferran y Xavier Calicó, Barcelona 1986, pp. 222, richly illustrated, 30 cm, leatherette ed. with gilt titles on the spine, front cover and dust jacket.

    Bilingual text with parallel title: El gran libro de la onza, Cecas peninsulares, Provincias españolas de América y Repúblicas Independientes, Resellos y Falsificaciones 1611-1873.

    This work presents and analyzes the onzas of the various monarchs and major mints of Spain and the New World from the colonial period to 1873. The coins are systematically classified by date, mint, and issuing authority. Each specimen is illustrated on both obverse and reverse and accompanied by its valuations.

    Elegant numismatic ex libris on the inside cover.

    Small tears on the top edge of the dust jacket, otherwise in excellent condition.

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    Coins of England and the United Kingdom

    €15.00

    Standard Catalog of British Coins, Coins of England and the United Kingdom, 23rd Edition, edited by Stephen Mitchell and Brian Reeds, adapted with additional material, from catalogs originally compiled by HA and PJ Seaby, Seaby, London 1987, pp. 351, richly illustrated, 23 cm, card. and.

    The catalogue presents medieval, modern and contemporary coins with valuations.

    In excellent condition.

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    D'Incerti, The Questionable Coins of the Reign of...

    €45.00

    Vico D'Incerti, The Questionable Coins of the Reign of Vittorio Emanuele III, Stab. Tip. Grafica, Perugia 1956, pp. 41, richly illustrated, 4 tissue-covered plates, 24 cm, br. ed.

    Insignificant traces of use on the paperback, otherwise in excellent condition.

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    Die Munzen der Schweiz im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert

    €22.00

    Jean-Paul Divo, Edwin Tobler, Die Munzen der Schweiz im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert, Helvetische Republik (1798-1803), Kantonale Munzen (1803-1848), Bundesmunzen (1850-1966), Bank Leu, Adolph Hess, Zurich, Luzern, 1969, pp. 215, richly illustrated, 23 cm, full cloth binding ed. with black titles on the spine, front cover and dust jacket.

    In excellent condition.

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    Simmen, Schweizerische Munzkataloge, vol. VII,...

    €26.00

    H. Simmen, Schweizerische Munzkataloge, vol. VII, Solothurn, Schweizerische Numismatische Gesellschaft, Berne 1972, pp. 109, richly illustrated, 24 cm, br. and.

    On the frontispiece, a refined ownership stamp and shelfmark of an extinct private library.

    In excellent condition.

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    Russo, Catalogo de Moedas do Brasil

    €32.00

    Arnaldo Russo, Catalogo de Moedas do Brasil, First Edition, Arnaldo Russo Numismata, Sao Paulo 1978, pp. 377, richly illustrated, cm 21, cardboard ed.

    Catalog with ratings.

    Elegant numismatic ex libris on the first endpaper.

    Very slight traces of use on the plates, otherwise in excellent condition.

    Rare.

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    Jaeger, Die Münzprägungen der deutschen Staaten...

    €18.00

    Kurt Jaeger, Die Münzprägungen der deutschen Staaten vor Einführung der Reichswährung, Band 9, Königreich Preußen 1786-1873, 2 Erweiterte Auflage, Münzen und Medaillen, Basel 1970, pp. 127, richly illustrated, 1 tab. geogr. to col. folded, 22 cm, card. and.

    Attached: Bewertungstabelle Herbst 1970, pp. 4.

    In excellent condition.

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    Jaeckel, Die Munzpragungen des Hauses Habsburg...

    €22.00

    Peter Jaeckel, Die Munzpragungen des Hauses Habsburg 1780-1918 und der Republik Osterreich seit 1918, 3 Erganzte Auflage, Münzen und Medaillen, Basel 1967, pp. 187, richly illustrated, 22 cm, card. and.

    In addition: Bewertungen ab 1892 und Erganzungen 1969 zu Peter Jaeckel, Die Munzpragungen des Hauses Habsburg, 1780-1918 und der Republik Osterreich seit 1918, Münzen und Medaillen, Basel 1969, pp. 16, 21 cm.

    Together in excellent condition.

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    Monnaies francaises 1789-1995

    €25.00

    Monnaies francaises 1789-1995, Victor Gadoury, Douzième Edition, Monaco 1995, pp. 416, richly illustrated, 21 cm, editorial binding in red imitation leather with gold titles and decorations on the spine and front cover.

    The volume lists all French coinage from 1789 to 1995, organized by face value and in chronological order, with precise indications of the mintages for each date and mint.

    In perfect condition.

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    Yeoman, A guide book of United States Coins, 23rd...

    €15.00

    RS Yeoman, A guide book of United States Coins. Fully illustrated catalog and valuation list. 1616 to date, Including a brief history of American coinage, early American coins and tokens, early mint issues, 23rd Revised Edition 1970, Western Publ. Co., Racine 1970, pp. 256, richly illustrated, 20 cm, card. and.

    In excellent condition.

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    Giuria, Gio. Policarpo Lamberti Collection

    €36.00

    Domenico Giuria, The coins of the Gio. Policarpo Lamberti collection, preface by Silvia Bottaro, Municipality of Savona, Savona 1993, pp. XIII, 305, rich in bn and col. Illustrations, cm 24, br. and.

    Elegant ex libris on the last card.

    Overall in good condition.

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    Pagani, Italian Coins from the Napoleonic...

    €34.00

    Antonio Pagani, Italian Coins from the Napoleonic Invasion to the Present Day (1796-1961), First Edition, Mario Ratto Editore Numismatico, Milan 1962, pp. 367, richly illustrated, 28 cm, full cloth binding with gold titles on the spine and front cover.

    The first edition of this seminal catalogue of modern and contemporary Italian numismatics, Antonio Pagani's work systematically describes and illustrates 953 coins, offering a classification tool that remains highly useful today for the study of Italian issues from the Napoleonic period to the late 20th century. The clarity of the layout, combined with the breadth of documentation, has made it an essential reference over time.

    In excellent condition.

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    Pagani, Italian coins from the Napoleonic...

    €68.00

    Antonio Pagani, Italian Coins from the Napoleonic Invasion to the Present Day (1796-1980), Third Corrected and Updated Edition, Mario Ratto Numismatica, Milan 1982, pp. 440, richly illustrated, 28 cm, full cloth binding with gold titles on the spine and front cover.

    The latest and most comprehensive edition of this seminal catalogue of modern and contemporary Italian numismatics, Antonio Pagani's work systematically describes 5,182 coins, accompanied by 1,210 illustrations, offering a classification tool that remains highly useful today for the study of Italian mintings from the Napoleonic period to the late 20th century. The clarity of the layout, combined with the breadth of documentation, has made it an essential reference over time.

    Additionally: M. Ratto, A. Castellotti, Current valuations of Italian coins from the Napoleonic invasion to the present day (1796-1980), According to the text by Antonio Pagani, Mario Ratto Numismatica, Milan 1994, pp. 60, cm 29.

    Insignificant traces of use on the plates of the first volume, otherwise in excellent condition.

    Uncommon set.

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    Mazard, Histoire monétaire et numismatique...

    €85.00

    Jean Mazard, Histoire monétaire et numismatique contemporaine 1790-1967, Tome II, 1848-1967, Èmile Bourgey, Monnaies et Médailles, Paris, Bale 1968, pp. 314, richly illustrated, 28 cm, full cloth binding ed. with gold titles on the spine.

    The second volume of Jean Mazard's seminal work, conceived as a comprehensive synthesis of modern and contemporary French monetary and numismatic history, structured according to rigorous criteria for easy consultation. The catalogue systematically lists not only official issues, but also proofs, mintings, and private issues, providing useful illustrations and indications of rarity for each category. Although the editorial project envisioned a coverage up to 1963, publication of the second volume was postponed, and the chronological presentation actually extends to 1967, making the work even more comprehensive and up-to-date than the original.

    In excellent condition.

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    Mazard, Histoire monétaire et numismatique...

    €180.00

    Jean Mazard, Histoire monétaire et numismatique contemporaine 1790-1963, Tome I, 1790-1848, Èmile Bourgey, Monnaies et Médailles, Paris, Bale 1965, pp. 294, richly illustrated, 28 cm, full cloth binding ed. with gold titles on the spine.

    In addition: Jean Mazard, Histoire monétaire et numismatique contemporaine 1790-1967, Tome II, 1848-1967, Èmile Bourgey, Monnaies et Médailles, Paris, Bale 1968, pp. 314, richly illustrated, 28 cm, full cloth binding ed. with gold titles on the spine.

    Jean Mazard's seminal work, conceived as a comprehensive summary of contemporary French monetary and numismatic history, structured according to rigorous and readily accessible criteria. The catalogue systematically lists not only official issues, but also proofs, mintings, and private issues, providing highly useful illustrations and indications of rarity for each category. Although the editorial project envisioned a coverage up to 1963, publication of the second volume was postponed, and the chronological presentation actually extends to 1967, making the work even more comprehensive and up-to-date than the original.

    In excellent condition.

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    Commemorative coins and medals of the Republic of...

    €14.00

    M. Zanotti, C. Buscarini, Commemorative Coins and Medals of the Republic of San Marino, Secretariat of State for Finance and Budget, Republic of San Marino 1982, pp. 124, richly illustrated, 21 cm, hardback ed.

    Minimal traces of use on the paperback, otherwise in excellent condition.

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    Hobson, Catalog of Scandinavian Coins

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    Burton Hobson, Catalog of Scandinavian Coins, Gold, Silver and Minor Coins since 1534 with Their Valuations, Second Edition, Sterling Publishing, Oak Tree Press, Port Washington 1970, pp. 128, richly illustrated, 26 cm, card. and.

    Small ownership label on the title page.

    In excellent condition.

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    Répertoire de la numismatique française...

    €27.00

    Jean de Mey et Bernard Poindessault, Répertoire de la numismatique française contemporaine, 1793 à nos jours, Third Edition, Imprimerie Cultura, Bruxelles, Paris, 1976, pp. 438, richly illustrated, 25 cm, imitation leather binding ed. with gold titles and embossed decorations on the spine and front cover.

    In excellent condition.

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    Italian Regional Coins, House of Savoy

    €200.00

    Sergio Cudazzo, Italian Regional Coins, House of Savoy, Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, Pavia 2005, pp. 678, richly illustrated, 25 cm, hardback

    Edition of 500 copies.

    In excellent condition. Very rare.

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    Monete Italiane Regionali, Emilia

    €360.00

    Alberto Varesi, Italian Regional Coins. Emilia, Second Edition, Varesi Numismatic Editions, Pavia 2009, pp. 320, richly illustrated, 25 cm, cart. and.

    New one. Rare.

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    Spahr, Sicilian coins from the Aragonese to the...

    €230.00

    Rodolfo Spahr, Sicilian coins from the Aragonese to the Bourbons (1282-1836), edited by the Banco di Sicilia, Palermo 1959, pp. 296, 4 genealogical plates + 39 plates reproducing coins placed in a side pocket, 28 cm, full cloth binding with titles and decorations on the front cover and spine.

    Fundamental text for the study of the coins examined.

    Light traces of use and ordinary signs of age, otherwise in more than good condition.

    Rare.