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numismatics — the study or collection of coins, paper money, and medals

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the study or collection of coins, paper money, and medals

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌnuːmɪzˈmætɪks/

Example Sentences

  • Professor Smith's numismatics course was so fascinating that students started checking their pocket change for valuable coins.
  • The museum's numismatics department houses over 50,000 coins from different civilizations.
  • Thanks to numismatics, we discovered that medieval merchants were surprisingly international traders.

numismatics

NOUN

[/ˌnuːmɪzˈmætɪks/]

the study or collection of coins, paper money, and medals

an elderly expert carefully examines a rare gold coin through a magnifying glass while seated at a wooden desk. The numismatist compares the coin to reference images in an open book showing similar historical pieces. After close inspection, he places the authenticated coin into a protective display case. A younger apprentice watches intently and takes notes about the coin's features and historical significance. Various ancient coins, paper bills, and commemorative medals are spread across the examination table. the systematic study and collection of coins, paper money, and medals
💡 Concept

an elderly expert carefully examines a rare gold coin through a magnifying glass while seated at a wooden desk. The numismatist compares the coin to reference images in an open book showing similar historical pieces. After close inspection, he places the authenticated coin into a protective display case. A younger apprentice watches intently and takes notes about the coin's features and historical significance. Various ancient coins, paper bills, and commemorative medals are spread across the examination table. the systematic study and collection of coins, paper money, and medals

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌnuːmɪzˈmætɪks/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪks/

🌳Etymology

Rootnumismat
Suffix--ics

Origin

From Greek 'nomisma' meaning 'coin' or 'currency', which comes from 'nomizein' meaning 'to use' or 'to hold as custom'. The study of coins and currency has been practiced since ancient Greek times.

Breakdown

nomism- (Greek root meaning 'coin/currency') + -atics (suffix meaning 'the science or study of')

🎵Rhyme

mathematicsacrobaticsgymnastics
mathematics
acrobatics
gymnastics

🔗Collocations

ancient numismatics
numismatics collection
study numismatics
numismatics society
numismatics expert

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“Professor Smith's numismatics course was so fascinating that students started checking their pocket change for valuable coins.”

“The museum's numismatics department houses over 50,000 coins from different civilizations.”

“Thanks to numismatics, we discovered that medieval merchants were surprisingly international traders.”

😄 Fun example

“His wife thought his numismatics hobby was just an expensive way to avoid doing housework.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

coin collectingmonetary studycurrency research

Antonyms

spendingdisposal

Related

archaeologyhistoryeconomicsphilatelycollector

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