numismatics

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"You know something about numismatics, then Just a little," modestly admitted Brice.

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  1. noun The study or collection of money, coins, and often medals.

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  • Be advised that the standard argument dealers use to entice customers into purchasing numismatics is that collectable coins were the only form of precious metals that people were allowed to continue to own when gold was confiscated from US citizens in 1933. —  Safehaven
  • But there is no guarantee that numismatics would be exempt, as we live in very different economic times. —  Safehaven
  • "The Virginia Indian Peace Medal is a priceless addition to the Colonial Williamsburg collection," says Erik Goldstein, curator of numismatics and mechanical arts, in a news release. —  WTOP / Business / Biz Stories
  • Dr. Kandasamy said that inscriptional, archaeological, numismatics evidences should be cited to determine the period of literature. —  The Hindu - Front Page
  • These days, more and more people are taking an interest in numismatics and realizing the potential ... —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
 

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  1. Pl. of numismatic; see -ics.
 

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/njumɪsˈmætɪks/
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