numismatics

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

noun (used with a singular verb)

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

Nearby words

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

noun

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

Derived Formsnumismatic, 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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Word Origin and History for numismatics

numismatics

"study of coins," 1829, from numismatic. Also see -ics.