numismatics

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

/ ˌnu mɪzˈmæt ɪks, -mɪs-, ˌnyu- /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the study or collecting of coins, medals, paper money, etc.

Nearby words

numidian crane, numina, numinous, numis., numismatic, numismatics, numismatist, nummary, nummular, nummulite, nummulitic limestone

Origin of numismatics

First recorded in 1820–30; see origin at numismatic, -ics

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Examples from the Web for numismatics

Take my case; I was seventeen when I began to take an interest in numismatics.
The Ink-Stain, Complete|Rene Bazin
Syria received it without reserve and surrendered unconditionally; numismatics and archeology as well as literature prove this.
The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism|Franz Cumont
He is the best authority we have on the numismatics of his neighbourhood.
The Making of a Prig|Evelyn Sharp
As a successful student of numismatics, his fame was European; in fact he was a man of superior learning.
The Catholic World. Volume II; Numbers 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.|E. Rameur

His mind was rich with information on various subjects; and in the science of numismatics he was well skilled.
Recollections of a Long Life|John Stoughton

British Dictionary definitions for numismatics

numismatics

/ (ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the study or collection of coins, medals, etcAlso called: numismatology

Derived Forms

numismatic, adjectivenumismatically, adverb

Word Origin for numismatics

C18: from French numismatique, from Latin nomisma, from Greek: piece of currency, from nomizein to have in use, from nōmos use

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