It comes ultimately from the Greek nomisma which means coin.
A coin collector? That is what a numismatist means is a collector of coins.
A numismatist is someone who collects coins and/or medals a numismatist
A coin collector is often called a "numismatist."Coin collectors are referred to as Numismatists, and the study of coins is also called Numismatics.
Numismatist is a coin collector.
A coin collector.AnswerMany of us claim to be students of the art and history of coins and coinage and prefer to be called numismatists.
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A coin expert is commonly referred to as a numismatist.
One who studies coins and medals is known as a numismatist
The most expeditious way to get a coin graded is to locate a coin shop nearby - present the coin to the owner for grading. If he/she is uncomfortable to do so, he/she will refer you to a numismatist (experienced coin collector).
Not necessarily - the US Treasury did mint silver dollars at that time - the coins were called: Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Dollars. If you are wary of this coin, have a numismatist (coin expert/collector) view it.
A numismatist is a coin collector so they could be anything from a simple hobbyist to someone who works for one of the major grading services or owns a coin dealership. That means there's no reasonable way to compare pay rates - the hobbyist may not earn anything, for example!
a collector and student of money (and coins in particular)