What's the difference between numismatics and numismatology?
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.
Numismatology
Definition:
(n.) The science which treats of coins and medals, in their relation to history; numismatics.