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Memoir of the Circulating Coins in Portugal from the Roman Era to the Year 1856 - Memoir of the Circulating Coins in Portugal from the Roman Era to the Year 1856 Edition: Lisbon, 1857 Condition: Very good for its age – a complete and well-preserved copy for its time, with clean pages and minimal signs of handling, retaining the original binding. Language: Portuguese Published in 1857, Memoir of the Circulating Coins in Portugal from the Roman Era to the Year 1856 is a rare and historically significant work in the field of numismatics. The author, whose identity is unspecified, provides a detailed analysis of the coins that circulated in Portugal, covering from the Roman period to the first half of the 19th century, in the context of a politically and socially transforming Portugal. This volume was one of the first attempts to systematize the monetary history of the country, with descriptions of coin issues, details on the types of coins, and the historical contexts in which they were minted. As a 19th-century work, it is especially rare and highly valued, making it an important resource for scholars and collectors of numismatics and Portuguese history. In very good condition for its age, it is a valuable copy for collectors and bibliophiles.