What Is a Numismatist? Coin Collecting as a Hobby vs. Investment
A numismatist is someone who studies and collects coins, paper money, tokens, and related objects. The word comes from the Latin numisma, meaning “coin.”
The interesting tangents that don’t fit the standard guides: where the dollar sign came from, whether there’s still a $500 bill in circulation, what makes the 1943 copper penny so valuable. Quick reads for when you fall down a rabbit hole.
A numismatist is someone who studies and collects coins, paper money, tokens, and related objects. The word comes from the Latin numisma, meaning “coin.”
