numismatic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Nu`mis*mat"ic, Nu`mis*mat"ic*al adjective (Also<

• Numismatic
• Numismatical

)

Etymology

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.

Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to coins; relating to the science of coins or medals.