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How To Earn a Degree in Numismatics

■ Are there any colleges that offer a degree in numismatics?

There are certificate courses in numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Association, Royal Canadian Numismatic Association and others. There are colleges that will tailor a degree program for individuals. Vienna University and the University of Tubingen are two European universities of which I am aware that offer numismatic degrees. Many museum curators have advanced degrees in various fields of humanities.

■ What are the fields of humanities associated with numismatics?

Some of the related fields from where numismatic scholars

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