Definition of Numismatics. Meaning of Numismatics. Synonyms of Numismatics

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Definition of Numismatics

Numismatics
Numismatics Nu`mis*mat"ics, n. [Cf. F. numismatique.] The science of coins and medals.
Numismatic
Numismatic Nu`mis*mat"ic, Numismatical Nu`mis*mat"ic*al, a. [L. numisma, nomisma, a piece of money, coin, fr. Gr. ? anything sanctioned by usage, the current coin, fr. ? to introduce a custom, or usage, fr. ? a custom, or usage, fr. ? to distribute, assign: cf. F. numismatique. See Nomad.] Of or pertaining to coins; relating to the science of coins or medals.

Meaning of Numismatics from wikipedia

- Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, medals, and related objects. Specialists, known as numismatists...
- often depicts the head of a prominent person, and the reverse tails. In numismatics, the abbreviation obv. is used for obverse, while ℞, )( and rev. are...
- numismatist is a specialist, researcher, and/or well-informed collector of numismatics/coins ("of coins"; from Late Latin numismatis, genitive of numisma)....
- In numismatics, a matrix is an intermediate mould used in the process of manufacturing coins. The use of a matrix lengthens the production of dies, but...
- This glossary of numismatics is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to numismatics and coin collecting, as well as sub-fields and related...
- In numismatics, an overstrike describes a situation in which an existing coin rather than a blank is struck with a new design. This practice is now obsolete...
- This list of numismatics awards is an index to articles about notable awards given for significant contributions to the field of numismatics. Administered...
- In numismatics, an evasion (also evasion coin, evasion token) is a close copy of a coin with just enough deviation in design and/or legend to avoid violating...
- The Odesa Numismatics Museum (Ukrainian: Одеський музей нумізматики, romanized: Odeskyi muzei numizmatyky) is a currency museum in Ukraine. The museum...
- London, United Kingdom which promotes research into all branches of numismatics. Its patron as of 2022[update] was Queen Elizabeth II. Foremost collectors...