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numismatics definition

nu·mis·mat·ics (-iks)

noun

the study or collection of coins, medals, tokens, paper money, etc.

Etymology: see numismatic

Related Forms:

  • numismatist nu·mis′·ma·tist (no̵̅o̅ miz′mə tist, nyo̵̅o̅-; -mis′-) noun

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