numismatics

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

/ ˌnu mɪzˈmæt ɪks, -mɪs-, ˌnyu- /

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

Origin of numismatics

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

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

numismatics

/ (ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪks) /

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

numismatic, adjective numismatically, adverb

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