Coin shapes

Most coins today are round. Holed and heptagonal coins are relatively common as well. Others, such as oval, scalloped, and triangular coins are more unusual and often associated with non-circulating novelty or collector's items.

The table below lists a range of basic shapes used in Numista to describe the shape of coins and exonumia. Novelties and more specialised shapes are not included in this list.

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