numismatology Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the collection and study of money (and coins in particular)
    coin collection; numismatics; coin collecting.

WordNet

Nu*mis`ma*tol"o*gy noun
Etymology
L. numisma, -atis + -logy.
Definitions
  1. The science which treats of coins and medals, in their relation to history; numismatics.

Webster 1913