numismatics

[ noo-miz-mat-iks, -mis-, nyoo- ]

noun(used with a singular verb)
  1. the study or collecting of coins, medals, paper money, etc.

Origin of numismatics

1
First recorded in 1820–30; see origin at numismatic, -ics

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numismatics

/ (ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪks) /


noun
  1. (functioning as singular) the study or collection of coins, medals, etc: Also called: numismatology

Origin of numismatics

1
C18: from French numismatique, from Latin nomisma, from Greek: piece of currency, from nomizein to have in use, from nōmos use

Derived forms of numismatics

  • numismatic, adjective
  • numismatically, adverb

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