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numismatic

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[noo-miz-mat-ik, -mis-, nyoo-] / ˌnu mɪzˈmæt ɪk, -mɪs-, ˌnyu- /
Also numismatical

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or consisting of coins, medals, paper money, etc.

  2. 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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Mint informed customers that rapidly rising silver prices may result in silver numismatic products being temporarily unavailable while pricing is updated, according to a report on CoinNews.net, an online resources for coin collectors.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

There were no numismatic treasures in my mother’s stash, yet they yielded a healthy return at silver value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Pre-1965 silver bags have precious-metals and numismatic value.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

Helpfully, Naismith had "a powerhouse of early mediaeval numismatic research" on his doorstep: The Fitzwilliam Museum.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

The numismatic collection, as regards the period of the caliphs and later dynasties, is one of the richest in the world.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various

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