What's the difference between numismatics and numismatist?

Numismatics


Definition:

  • (n.) The science of coins and medals.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Keith Heddle, managing director of Stanley Gibbons Investments, says: “Luxury and collectible coins are much more enjoyable to own than a share certificate or a unit in some fund.” Numismatics is the official term for coin collecting, and Lawrence Chard, director of Blackpool-based dealer Chards, recommends buying coins in the highest grades or best condition you can afford.
  • (2) The 300th anniversary of the birthday of Johann Heinrich Schulze gives rise to the remembrance of life and work of a polyhistorian who is riveted by particular attainments in medicine and several other special branches (orientalistics, graecistics, archaeology, numismatics).
  • (3) In addition to their highly skilled medical activities they were foremost experts in numismatics.
  • (4) They raised the standard of Czech numismatics and spread its fame abroad.

Numismatist


Definition:

  • (n.) One skilled in numismatics; a numismatologist.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The article contains information on the life and work of six distinguished Czech numismatists from the ranks of doctors.

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