Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2023. 2024 edition

Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2023. 2024 edition



$49.95

Monnaies Françaises has been the bible for the coins of modern France since it was first published in 1973. It is now authored by Francesco Pastrone and published by Editions Victor Gadoury of Monaco. In French, it is called "Le Rouge" (The Red). It is published every two years.

The 50th Anniversary (1973-2023) 26th Edition is now available.

All essais and pieforts have been integrated into the book according to the numbering in the famous 1989 special edition.

NEW CHAPTERS:

Numerous essais, pieforts and proofs of the Convention, Constitution, Louis Philippe, Henri V, the Second Republic and Government of National Défense are added to this new edition.

MANY NEW PHOTOS: Some of the finest coins sold at the world's best auctions.

As in every new edition, experts have pointed out coins and variants not listed in previous editions.

CISALPINAE REPUBLIC: Coins of 6 Lire and 30 Soldi from the Cisalpine Republic 1800 - 1802 not listed in previous editions.

The book is now 696, full-color pages, and only $49.95.

All French coins are reproduced in full-color (obverse and reverse), are briefly described, with valuations in euros given in 5 states of preservation (B = Fine, TB = Very Fine, TTB = Very Very Fine, SUP = Extremely Fine, and FDC = Fleur de Coin). The evaluation have been reviewed and finalized with the help of numerous professional numismatists.

It has information on all French coins minted since the Revolution of 1789 through the current Fifth Republic in chronological order by denomination (smallest to largest), including both the circulation and collector issues of  France's modern euro coins.         

Also given are: metal, fineness, weight, diameter, edge, engraver's name and privy marks. Mintage figures are provided by date and mint mark for each denomination, along with accurate current values in euros in up to five grades. Also included are obsidional coinage for the sieges of Mainz and Antwerp and special sections on commemorative coins, coins of Monaco, coins of Corsica (1736, 1762-68), coins of Saarland (1954-55), and an illustrated guide of all privy marks.

696 pages, hard bound
5.8 x 8.2 inches 
Published by Editions Victor Gadoury, Monaco