1. a person who collects or studies coins, medals, and paper money

Examples

• The numismatist examined the ancient Roman coins with a magnifying glass.
• She became a numismatist after inheriting her grandfather’s coin collection.
• The museum hired a numismatist to authenticate the medieval currency.
• As an experienced numismatist, he could identify the coin’s origin and date.
• The numismatist’s collection included rare silver dollars from the 1800s.
• Local numismatists gathered at the coin show to trade and discuss their finds.