Observed arrival · 2026-08-31
L'Union Latine, a field guide to the coins of a vanished monetary union
A French numismatic review documenting the Union latine through monetary history, coin references, collecting advice, market guidance, and a glossary.
Field notes
The publication combines historical narrative with practical object-level reference material. Its visible articles cover the 1865 convention, the staged end of the union in 1878, 1885, 1914, and 1927, and collector procedures such as auction limits, capsule storage, grading, and reading mint marks. The homepage also anchors the subject in precise specifications, including the 20-franc coin’s 6.45161 grams of 900‰ gold and 21-millimetre module.
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