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Cabinet des Médailles - Bibliothèque Nationale · Coin & Numismatic Tourism

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Cabinet des Médailles - Bibliothèque Nationale · Coin & Numismatic Tourism

France's royal numismatic collection established by Louis XIV contains extraordinary treasures including ancient Greek coins from Syracuse, Roman medallions, and the complete series of French royal coinage. The cabinet's Renaissance medals by Pisanello and Cellini are world-famous. Researchers appreciate access to one of Europe's finest numismatic libraries housed within the Bibliothèque Nationale.

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France's national coin collection dating to 1661, featuring ancient Gallic coins, medieval jetons, and royal French numismatic treasures.

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Best season
year-round
Difficulty
easy
Region
France, Paris

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