noun
- 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.