numismatic
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or consisting of coins, medals, paper money, etc.
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pertaining to numismatics.
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Etymology
Origin of numismatic
1785–95; < New Latin numismaticus < Greek nomismat- (stem of nómisma ) currency + Latin -icus -ic; akin to Greek nómos usage, law
Example Sentences
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Anthony Halse, 64, is chairman of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Numismatic Society, and believes the haul could be the biggest discovery in Wales.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025
Bailey, whose day job is analyzing security at the state’s prison complex, has published his findings in a research journal of the American Numismatic Society, an organization devoted to the study of coins and medals.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2021
The Athenian museum is exhibiting for the first time, in partnership with the Alpha Bank Numismatic Collection, a stunning display of 85 ancient coins from around the Mediterranean basin, Asia Minor and Central Asia.
From Economist • Dec. 13, 2017
The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation authenticated the 222-year-old piece of currency.
From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2016
"Music hath," so Congreve stated, "Charms to soothe the savage breast"; Numismatic art is fated May be to be likewise blest.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, February 25, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir
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