NUMISMATICS

numismatics, numismatology, coin collecting, coin collection

(noun) the collection and study of money (and coins in particular)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

numismatics (uncountable)

The study of coins, tokens, medals and paper money

The study of coins

The collecting of coins, tokens, medals and paper money

The collecting of coins

Usage notes

• Although the more general senses are still in use in more specialized contexts, most who use the term are unaware that it can be used for the study or collection of anything but coins.

Source: Wiktionary


Nu`mis*mat"ics, n. Etym: [Cf. F. numismatique.]

Definition: The science of coins and medals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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