numismatic

American  

[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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Other Word Forms

• numismatically adverb

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

The company is involved in the entire downstream precious-metal supply chain—from refinery operations, the minting of investment-grade numismatic bullion, worldwide transportation, and storage services to online precious-metals retail.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

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

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

The former are conceived generally in strict observance of classical rules, and will bear comparison with the numismatic masterpieces of antiquity; the latter reflect the realistic tendency of their day.

From The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 by Jacquemart, Jules-Ferdinand