numismatic

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

/ ˌnu mɪzˈmæt ɪk, -mɪs-, ˌnyu- /

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adjective

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

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Also nu·mis·mat·i·cal .

Origin of numismatic

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

OTHER WORDS FROM numismatic

nu·mis·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby numismatic

Numidian, Numidian crane, numina, numinous, numis., numismatic, numismatics, numismatist, nummary, nummular, nummulite

How to use numismatic in a sentence

These punch marks and the method and machinery with which they were made are described in standard numismatic works.
The Swastika|Thomas Wilson
An interesting view of the progress of Europe might be obtained from a philosophical study of its numismatic remains.
History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2)|John William Draper
The archæological, historical, and artistic importance of the vase is very great, and may be compared with the numismatic art.
The Montessori Method|Maria Montessori
The museum has a rich ceramic collection and art, numismatic and natural history collections.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 6|Various

Has our correspondent consulted Mr. Akerman's Numismatic Manual?
Notes and Queries, Number 73, March 22, 1851|Various