numismatic

American

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

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

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numismatic

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

Let Brian, instead of shirking his usual numismatic responsibilities in some indefinite green world of peace and calm, come home as he should.

From Kenny by Joseph Pierre Nuyttens

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