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numismatics


nu·mis·mat·ics

noun pl but singular in constr \-tiks\

Definition of NUMISMATICS

: the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (as medals)
nu·mis·ma·tist \nü-ˈmiz-mə-tist, nyü-\ noun

First Known Use of NUMISMATICS

circa 1828

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