Numismatic: meaning, definitions and examples
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numismatic
[ njumɪˈzmætɪk ]
coin collecting
Numismatic refers to the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects. It encompasses various aspects of collecting, including the historical, artistic, and economic factors associated with different forms of money.
Synonyms
coin-related, currency, money.
Examples of usage
- She has a numismatic collection of ancient Roman coins.
- The museum hosts a numismatic exhibition showcasing rare banknotes.
- He is studying numismatic literature to enhance his knowledge of coin history.
Translations
Translations of the word "numismatic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 numismático
🇮🇳 नक्शा शास्त्री
🇩🇪 numismatisch
🇮🇩 numismatik
🇺🇦 нумізматичний
🇵🇱 numizmatyczny
🇯🇵 貨幣学の
🇫🇷 numismatique
🇪🇸 numismático
🇹🇷 numizmatik
🇰🇷 화폐학의
🇸🇦 نقوديات
🇨🇿 numismatický
🇸🇰 numizmatický
🇨🇳 货币学的
🇸🇮 numizmatičen
🇮🇸 numismatískur
🇰🇿 нумизматикалық
🇬🇪 ნუმიზმატური
🇦🇿 numizmatik
🇲🇽 numismático
Etymology
The term 'numismatic' comes from the Latin word 'numismatics', which derives from the Greek word 'nomisma', meaning 'coin'. The study of currency has roots in ancient civilizations where coins were first used as a medium of exchange. This practice grew over the centuries, leading to the development of numismatics as a formal discipline in its own right. During the Renaissance, interest in ancient coins surged, laying the groundwork for modern numismatic studies. The field encompasses not just the collection of coins, but also aspects such as the historical significance, artistic value, and economic implications of currency throughout history. It has evolved into a serious scholarly pursuit, with collectors and historians studying the significance of money in various cultural contexts.