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For this new work, the traditional method of classification of Gadoury editions is respected: the coins are classified by reigns, chronologically then, within each reign, they are classified from the denomination of the lowest value to the greatest value, according to the courses of the time. The logical order of metals is respected with copper (from Henry III), billon, silver and gold. The types are illustrated at their actual size with, each time, the technical characteristics: metal and fineness in thousandths / the official weight / the diameter The rarity index is indicated in the type, from current “C” to “R5” , passing through R (= R1), R2, R3, R4. Generally, a rarity index R5 indicates a coin seen in 1 or 2 copies, R4 for 3 to 5 copies, etc. up to C for a common currency. Only coins are listed whose existence we have confirmed and have seen at least one example for sale. The dash “-” indicates an absence of quotation, due to lack of sufficient information to do so: many R5 coins are, for example, only known in a single copy.

• Author: Francesco Pastrone (Author), Christian Charlet (Preface)
• Publisher : Editions V. Gadoury
• Year: 2018