NUMISMATIC

Etymology

Adjective

numismatic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to currency, especially to coins.

Of or pertaining to numismatics.

Synonyms

• numismatical

Source: Wiktionary


Nu`mis*mat"ic, Nu`mis*mat"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. numisma, nomisma, a piece of money, coin, fr. Gr. numismatique. See Nomad.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to coins; relating to the science of coins or medals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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AMISS

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