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Take advantage of this exceptional offer and enjoy 20% off all medals currently available from the André-Henri Torcheux studio collection.

A French sculptor and medalist, André-Henri Torcheux studied under Paul Niclausse at the National School of Decorative Arts and later under Jean Boucher at the National School of Fine Arts in Paris. He created numerous medals for the Monnaie de Paris, local authorities, public institutions, and prominent figures from the worlds of art and culture.

This selection brings together several hundred original medals directly from his studio, including artists' portraits, views of French cities, commemorative pieces, and works distinguished by his highly recognizable style. It is an ideal opportunity to enrich your collection or discover the work of a medalist whose creations reflect nearly thirty years of artistic production.

Browse the collection and take advantage of your discount today.

And don't forget to take part in our current e-auction or join our upcoming Internet auction.

  Thank you for collecting with CGB Numismatique Paris !

Dear collectors :

This week, please discover 80 new selected world coins online.

Thank you for collecting with Cgb.fr.

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Cgb.fr presents its new E-auction, with prices starting at € 1, no reserve price and no buyers fees. Collectors decide of the price! 

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This new eauction - Cgb.fr propose a large choice of coins, jetons and banknotes, whatever is your collection field.

For all the information concerning the e-auctions, please visit Frequently Ask Questions.

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June promises to be an exciting month for collectors and numismatic enthusiasts alike! From auctions and new publications to special events and exclusive offers, discover the highlights of the month with CGB.

June 9, 2026

The closing Live of our June auction is fast approaching! You still have a few days left to place your pre-bids and maximum bids on the 748 lots featured in this sale, including Ancient coins, Modern French coins, World coins, medals, and many other remarkable pieces. The Live Auction session will begin on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Paris time), giving bidders the opportunity to compete in real time for some of the most sought-after lots.

June 30, 2026

Our next Internet Auction dedicated to Ancient Coins is currently being finalized and will be available online within the next few days. The Live closing session will take place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM (Paris time). A must-attend event for collectors and enthusiasts of ancient history.

Medals 28: More Than 1,000 Lots to Discover

Many medal and token collectors have already received it: our latest selection, Medals 28, is now available. This new edition features more than 1,000 carefully selected lots, showcasing the extraordinary diversity of the field: parliamentary medals, military medals, marriage medals, competition awards, insurance medals, animal-themed pieces, and many other fascinating rarities.

One Week of Promotions

Around June 2026, enjoy a week-long themed promotion on one of our online stores. The theme will be revealed shortly, so stay tuned!

Gold Is More Than a Line on a Screen

Whenever gold prices rise sharply, investors quickly turn their attention back to the precious metal. Media coverage increases, analyses multiply, and demand surges. Conversely, when prices pull back—even modestly—the same questions arise: Is it time to sell? Should I have bought earlier? Is the rally over? In our latest article, we revisit the fundamentals of investing in physical gold and explore the key difference between owning a tangible asset and simply watching a price chart.

Aix-les-Bains Coin Show – June 28, 2026

CGB will be attending the 39th Aix-les-Bains Coin Fair, organized by the Aix-les-Bains Numismatic Club. We look forward to discussing your collections and numismatic projects with you.

Consign to Our Upcoming Auctions

The schedule for our upcoming Internet Auctions and Live Auctions is now available online. If you are considering selling a collection or individual items, our team of professional numismatists will be pleased to advise you on the most effective and rewarding sales strategy.

New Books in Our Numismatic Bookstore

In case you missed them, we would like to remind you of the recent release of two essential references:

• La Cote des Billets de la Banque de France et du Trésor, the Price Guide to Bank of France and Treasury Banknotes (new edition);
• Monnaies Romaines, newly reissued and still an indispensable reference for collectors and enthusiasts of Antiquity.

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We look forward to seeing you on CGB.fr and at our upcoming events!

Joël Cornu, CGB's Chief Executive Officer

748 lots are offered for sale at the CGB Numismatique Paris June 2026 Live Auction. Live closing (direct bids) will start on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 2.00 pm (Paris time) on our website cgbfr.com. You will find coins from all numismatic periods, from ancient and royal coins to French modern coins, world coins and medals.

Today we invite you to discover some selected highlights from this Live Auction.

Lot bry_1082732 Double gold louis with insignia, portrait with long hair, 1707 Paris. An extremely rare coin, missing from many collections, bearing the laureate head of Louis XIV. Starting Price: €9 800,00

Lot fmd_1099714 Uniface obverse proof in copper of 5 francs by Tiolier, 1st phase, Reverse MODEL. 5F n.d. Paris T.T.3039 a.2. Starting Price: €1 000,00

Lot fwo_1119352 1½ Thalers of Ernest Augustus for the Duchy of Brunswick, Lüneburg, Calenberg 1681 Starting Price: € 3 000,00

You can place pre-bids from now:

• on the website www.cgb.fr
• by mail : CGB Numismatique Paris, 36, rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris - France
• by email : live@cgb.fr
• by fax: 33 (0) 1 42 36 66 38

A problem, a query ? Please do not hesitate to contact us :

• email live@cgb.fr
• phone +33 1 40 26 42 97
• or refer back to our F.A.Q (Frequently Asked Questions)

Dear Numismatist,

Cgb.fr  would like to let you know about our latest selection of French modern coins :

Enjoy your visit !