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numismatic

adjective nu·mis·mat·ic \ˌnü-məz-ˈma-tik, -məs-, ˌnyü-\

Definition of NUMISMATIC

1
:  of or relating to numismatics
2
:  of or relating to currency :  monetary
nu·mis·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of NUMISMATIC

French numismatique, from Latin nomismat-, nomisma coin, from Greek, current coin, from nomizein to use, from nomos custom, law — more at nimble
First Known Use: 1792

Other Monetary Terms

clad, legend, obverse, reverse, scrip, series, specie

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