numismatist

[ noo-miz-muh-tist, -mis-, nyoo- ]

/ nuˈmɪz mə tɪst, -ˈmɪs-, nyu- /

a specialist in numismatics.

a person who collects numismatic items, especially coins.

Origin of numismatist

1790–1800; < Latin numismat- (stem of numisma) coin + -ist

The man whom I told you about yesterday—the numismatist, Hume.

Ashton-Kirk, Investigator |John T. McIntyre
The coins, however, are assigned by at least one numismatist to a later date.

Hertfordshire |Herbert W Tompkins
He was a booklover, a numismatist, and a man of many gentle virtues.

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 11 (of 14) |Elbert Hubbard
The numismatist may have observed only a bracelet with a rare coin in a heap of stolen valuables.

Criminal Psychology |Hans Gross

The coffee-house business closed in 1814, about which time the premises were first occupied by Mr. William Till, the numismatist.

Club Life of London, Vol. I (of 2) |John Timbs

numismatist

/ (njuːˈmɪzmətɪst) /

a person who studies or collects coins, medals, etc