numismatic

American

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

Also numismatical

adjective

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

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

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

From Barron's

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

From Science Daily

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