numismatist
Studies old coins
A numismatist is a person who collects or studies coins, paper currency, and medals.
The field—numismatics—encompasses both casual collectors and scholarly researchers who examine currency for historical, artistic, or economic insight: The numismatist identified the Roman denarius as a forgery.
Very old indeed
- medievalOf the Middle Ages
- patinaSurface film from aging
- relicPreserved ancient object
- artifactHuman-made historical object
heirloom · vintage · historical · classical · treasure · heritage · antiquarian · conservation
One who collects stamps
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- hobbyistRecreational pursuer of interests
- amateurNonprofessional participant
collector · dealer · expert · scholar · society · convention · journal · reference
Metal money units
- medallionsLarge decorative discs
- tokensCurrency substitutes
- specimensRepresentative items for examination
- catalogingSystematic organization into records
rarities · mint · acquisitions · preservation · artifacts · curator · grading · albums
Paper currency notes
- coinsMetal money units
- denominationNamed religious group
- circulationMovement through a system
- monetaryOf or about currency
treasury · specie · bullion · coinage · commemorative · proof · uncirculated · obverse
ancient
Very old indeed
artifact · heirloom · vintage · historical · classical · treasure · heritage · antiquarian · conservation · Byzantine
philatelist
One who collects stamps
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- hobbyistRecreational pursuer of interests
amateur · collector · dealer · expert · scholar · society · convention · journal · reference · specialist
coins
Metal money units
- medallionsLarge decorative discs
- tokensCurrency substitutes
- specimensRepresentative items for examination
cataloging · rarities · mint · acquisitions · preservation · artifacts · curator · grading · albums · slabs
banknotes
Paper currency notes
- coinsMetal money units
- denominationNamed religious group
- circulationMovement through a system
monetary · treasury · specie · bullion · coinage · commemorative · proof · uncirculated · obverse · reverse
investment
Deploying capital for returns
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- rarityUncommon occurrence
- auctionCompetitive public sale
bid · appraisal · grading · condition · premium · market · scarcity · demand · provenance · authenticity
- collectorscoin collectors, coin collector, stamp collectors, stamp collector, art collector
- hobbyistshobbyist, hobbyists, enthusiasts, crafters, collectors
- scholarsscholar, professors, professor, researcher, researchers
- currency historygold standard, silver standard, bimetallism, fiat money, fiat currency
- numismaticscoin collecting, coin, coinage, coin collections, rare coins
- Antiquariansantiquary, John Carter, collector, historian, archivist