What is the story behind the word "Numismatics"?

SanctionII

Howlong has it been around, where did it originate, did it derive from another word, and what does the root "Numis" mean?

Any information on this topic would be helpful and appreciated?

CaptainRon

— ORIGIN from Greek nomisma ‘current coin’.

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AU58WALKERS

The word was invented to confuse people.

TwoSides2aCoin

In modern terms, it means "CHANGE is GOOD"

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The first metal coins are believed to have been used as currency by the Lydians, a people of Asia Minor, during the 7th century BC, and it is likely that folks began collecting coins not long after that. The name that we give to the collection of coins today is “numismatics,” a word that also encompasses the collection of paper money and of medals. The noun “numismatics” and the adjective “numismatic” came to English (via French “numismatique”) from Latin and Greek “nomisma,” meaning “coin.” “Nomisma” in turn derives from the Greek verb “nomizein” (”to use”) and ultimately from the noun “nomos” (”custom” or “usage”). From these roots we also get “numismatist,” referring to a person who collects coins, medals, or paper money