numismatist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who collects and studies coins and banknotes.

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Variants

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numismatics , numismatist , numismatists

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Etymology

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From the Greek numisma, meaning coin, and -matist, meaning expert or student.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known coin, the Shekel of King Croesus of Lydia, dates back to around 560 BC.

2. The largest coin ever made is the Inca Sun Disk, which has a diameter of over 3 feet (1 meter).

3. The most valuable coin in the world is the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, which sold for $10 million in 2013.

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Related Concepts

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1. Numismatics: The study of coins, paper money, and other forms of money from a historical, artistic, or economic perspective.

2. Coin collecting: The hobby of collecting coins, often with a focus on specific types, countries, or historical periods.

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Numismatists have made significant contributions to archaeology, history, and economics by studying the history of money and its evolution. They often specialize in specific areas such as ancient coins, paper money, or tokens.

How to Memorize "numismatist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person carefully examining and sorting through a collection of coins. Visualize the different designs, dates, and materials.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word numismatist with the image of a coin collector or scholar.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Numerous Money Matters' to remember the definition of numismatist.

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