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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;IanC, post: 3196722, member: 97706&quot;]Personally, I would say this:</p><p><br /></p><p>A <b>coin collector</b> collects circulating coinage with the intent of completing a set. Often, collectors look for certain coins in their change or through CRH, but don&#039;t research coins or have an interest in the history of the coins. A coin collector is simply there to collect a certain coin type. Most often, coin collectors may also collect coins with the intent to sell the coins for a profit. Example: State quarter coin collectors</p><p><br /></p><p>A <b>numismatist</b>, on the other hand, is incredibly well-versed in the coin world. Often, numismatists gather higher quality coins and coins that are often much more valuable. The end goal may be to complete a set, but the main interest in coins comes through the historical aspect. Coin collectors may have larger collections than many numismatists, but many numismatists may have higher quality collections that coin collectors. Numismatists are often out to collect a certain type of coin (or maybe a few types). A type set is a popular set where one collects many different types, but, most numismatists, even if they are doing a type set, will likely learn everything they can about a certain type of coin within the type set, like EAC, classic commemoratives, half dimes, etc.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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