The story of is a tale of a numismatic "bible" that became the indispensable compass for anyone navigating the vast ocean of Portuguese coinage. The Architect of Portuguese Numismatics
Alberto Gomes was a renowned Portuguese numismatist and publisher. His life’s work was the systematic cataloging of coins minted in Portugal, from the first Portuguese counts (Condado Portucalense) through the monarchy, the republic, and up to modern day. His catalog is the standard reference in auction houses, dealer shops, and private collections across Portugal, Brazil, and Lusophone Africa. alberto gomes moedas portuguesas pdf 18
Because many historical Portuguese coins look similar to the untrained eye, the catalog features detailed close-ups of crowns, shields, and legends. This prevents collectors from misidentifying a common coin as a rare variety. 4. Valuation Columns The story of is a tale of a