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Portuguese Currency – From the Birth of the Nation to the Restoration (Vol. I, II and III) Authors: António Peixoto and António Leal Year: 2003 Location: Viana do Castelo, Portugal Volumes: 3 Total pages: 344 (Vol. I – 84 pp., Vol. II – 104 pp., Vol. III – 156 pp.) Dimensions: 31 x 23.5 x 3 cm (set of 3 volumes) Language: Portuguese Description: The trilogy Portuguese Currency – From the Birth of the Nation to the Restoration by António Peixoto and António Leal is one of the most comprehensive studies on the evolution of coinage in Portugal, covering the period from the founding of the nation up to the Restoration of independence in 1640. Published across three volumes in 2003, the work explores in detail the various coin issues of this period, examining them within their historical, political, and economic contexts. The authors present coins not merely as numismatic items, but as material witnesses to significant societal transformations in Portuguese history—from the consolidation of the kingdom to the restoration of sovereignty after the Iberian Union. Richly illustrated and technically detailed, this collection is essential for numismatists, historians of medieval and early modern Europe, and economic researchers. Condition: All volumes are in excellent condition, with strong bindings and clean pages, suitable for both research and private collections. Significance: This trilogy is a fundamental reference in Portuguese numismatics. It serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, collectors, and institutions interested in the development of coinage in Portugal and its role in shaping the nation's identity, economy, and political landscape throughout centuries.