Françoise Dumas-Dubourg

Françoise Dumas-Dubourg (1932–2024) was a distinguished French numismatist, renowned for her significant contributions to the study of medieval coins. An archivist-paleographer and historian, she held the position of chief curator at the Library of the Institut de France, where she managed valuable collections and conducted in-depth research on medieval numismatics.

Among her most notable works is her book Le Monnayage des ducs de Bourgogne (The Coinage of the Dukes of Burgundy), published in 1988, which remains an essential reference for researchers and enthusiasts of medieval numismatics.

Throughout her career, Françoise Dumas-Dubourg contributed to numerous academic publications, sharing her expertise and passion for monetary history. Her dedication to the preservation and study of ancient coins has left a lasting legacy in the field of numismatics.