Your coins valued by a numismatist, in Mougins
As numismatists in Mougins, we examine napoléons, 20 lire, silver coins, inherited albums or ancient coins in front of you, and tell you what they are worth today. If you wish to sell, we make you an offer on the spot.
- Free valuation, no obligation
- Mon – Sat, 9 am – 7 pm
- Payment by bank transfer or cheque
- 5.0 out of 5 on Google, 45 reviews as of 31 October 2026
Which coins do you have?
By origin, period or metal: each page presents the coin types, their history and their characteristics. These catalogue pages are in French.
Gold coins
20 lire, Vreneli, Napoleon I, Ceres, louis d’or: gold coins from the Ancien Régime to the Latin Monetary Union.
Explore (in French)
Silver coins
Royal écus, 5 francs écus, Semeuse, thaler: old and modern silver coins.
Explore (in French)
French coins
Louis d’or, royal écus, liards, napoléons of every regime: French money through the centuries.
Explore (in French)
Foreign coins
Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria: the coins of the Latin Monetary Union and of neighbouring countries.
Explore (in French)
Modern coins
20th-century francs, Semeuse, Hercules, collector euros.
Explore (in French)
Ancient coins
Drachms of Marseille, Roman denarii, Gaulish staters: the ancient coins of Provence and beyond.
Explore (in French)Card photos: Paris Musées / musée Carnavalet, CC0; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, CC0; National Numismatic Collection (Smithsonian), public domain; Choloepus, public domain; American Numismatic Society, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons, cut out on a black background. Photo credits
How a valuation works
- You bring your coinsAs they are, without cleaning them: cleaning can take a lot of value away from a collector coin.
- We examine them in front of youExamination under a loupe, weighing on precision scales, magnet test or touchstone test if needed. We identify each coin, its year and its condition.
- We make you an offerIt is based on the day's spot price, minus transaction costs and margin; for a rare coin, a premium may be added. It is always stated before the sale.
- You decideYou sell everything, part or nothing. If you sell: a written contract, payment by bank transfer or cheque.
Coin pages in English
| Coin | Country | Years | Metal and fineness | Fine metal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian 20 francs, Italian 20 lire and Swiss 20 francs Helvetia | Belgium, Italy, Switzerland | 1861-1914 | Gold, 900‰ | 5.806 g |
| Swiss 20 francs Vreneli | Switzerland | 1897-1949 | Gold, 900‰ | 5.806 g |
| The louis d'or of the kings of France | France | 1640-1792 | Gold, 917‰ approx. | - |
| 20 Francs Napoleon III gold coin | France | 1853-1870 | Gold, 900‰ | 5.806 g |
| Roman coins | Roman Empire | 3rd century BC - 5th century AD | Gold, silver or bronze | - |
Mougins, at the gates of Italy
Until 1860, the river Var separated France from the County of Nice, then part of the Kingdom of Sardinia. A few kilometres from Mougins, people counted in lire. Five years after Nice became French, France, Italy, Belgium and Switzerland founded the Latin Monetary Union: their 20 francs and 20 lire coins held the same weight of gold and circulated side by side.
This is why estates in the Grasse area often mix napoléons, 20 lire and Swiss Vreneli, alongside louis d'or and older écus. Much earlier, the Greeks of Marseille had founded Antipolis, today's Antibes, and the Roman road ran along the coast: ancient coins still sometimes come out of drawers.
We also sell coins
Investment gold coins and collector coins are available in the shop. Ask us what we have in stock before you come: 04 92 92 90 74.
Frequently asked questions
Is the valuation free?
Yes. The valuation is free and commits you to nothing: you leave with your coins if the offer does not suit you.
Do I need an appointment?
No, the shop is open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm. For a large collection, a call to 04 92 92 90 74 lets us set aside the time needed.
How is the price of my coins set?
For common gold and silver coins, the price is based on the day's spot price, minus transaction costs and margin. For a rare coin or one in very fine condition, a premium may be added; it is always stated before the sale.
How am I paid?
By bank transfer (instant) or by cheque, when the contract is signed. Purchases are paid by cheque or bank transfer, never in cash.
What should I bring?
Your coins, uncleaned, and a valid ID. Sellers must be 18 or over.
Can I change my mind after the sale?
Yes: you have a 48-hour withdrawal period (Article L224-99 of the French Consumer Code), except for investment gold.