numismatist

English

WOTD – 6 April 2006

Etymology

From numismatics +‎ -ist.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/
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Noun

numismatist (plural numismatists)

  1. One who studies and/or collects coins and/or currencies.
    • 2018 August 30, Sarah E. Bond, “The Misuse of an Ancient Roman Acronym by White Nationalist Groups”, in Hyperallergic[1]:
      In comments to Hyperallergic, ancient historian and classical numismatist Liv Yarrow noted the absence of SPQR coins during the period of the Republic and its later use as a means of justifying autocracy while harkening back to an earlier age:
    • 2022 September 21, Julie Gordon, “Collectors clamor for rare Queen Elizabeth coins and notes”, in Reuters[2]:
      With seasoned numismatists eager to fill gaps in their collections, prices are already rising.

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