chalcophile

/ˈtʃælkəfaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who collects or has a strong interest in coins, particularly valuable or rare ones

“The chalcophile spent years searching for the perfect ancient coin to add to his collection.”

Synonyms

  • coin collector
  • numismatist

Antonyms

  • coin hater
  • numisphobe