Numismatists

The word `numismatist` comes from the Greek nomisma meaning `coin`. A numismatist, therefore, is somebody who studies coins and other types of money, usually from
an archaeological and historical standpoint. Coins are one of the most important sources
of information from which archaeologists and historians can try to interpret the past.

Historians and archelogists

Unlike most objects studied by historians, coins were officially produced by the state rather than privately made by individuals. Coins are one of the most commonly found archaeological objects. This means the type of information they can give is often different from that provided by other artefacts. Their designs and inscriptions are an unrivalled source of detailed information about political history, religion and culture.