numismatic

Also nu·mis·mat·i·cal

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

adjective

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

2. pertaining to numismatics.

Other Word Forms

• numismatically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of numismatic¹

1785–95; < New Latin numismaticus < Greek nomismat- (stem of nómisma ) currency + Latin -icus -ic; akin to Greek nómos usage, law

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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

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

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In addition, due to their rarity, numismatic coins also hold value based on their age, condition and mintage numbers.

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