numismatist

Definition

One who studies and/or collects coins and/or currencies.

Etymology

From numismatics + -ist.

Example Sentences

• "In comments to Hyperallergic, ancient historian and classical numismatist Liv Yarrow noted the absence of SPQR coins during the period of the Republic and its later use as a means of justifying autocracy while harkening back to an earlier age:"
• "With seasoned numismatists eager to fill gaps in their collections, prices are already rising."

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