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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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 Agyieus often occurs on coins, instead of other emblems of Apollo, where numismatic writers have not recognised the symbol.
From The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 by Müller, Karl Otfried
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