numis

{ } a. [ L. numisma, nomisma, a piece of money, coin, fr. Gr. &unr_; anything sanctioned by usage, the current coin, fr. &unr_; to introduce a custom, or usage, fr. no`mos a custom, or usage, fr. ne`mein to distribute, assign: cf. F. numismatique. See Nomad. ] Of or pertaining to coins; relating to the science of coins or medals. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. numismatique. ] The science of coins and medals. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One skilled in numismatics; a numismatologist. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. numisma, -atis (Gr. &unr_;) + -graphy. ] A treatise on, or description of, coins and medals. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One versed in numismatology; usually called a numismatist. [ 1913 Webster ]