Odd-shaped Coins - Triangular Coins

Money plays an important role in our daily life. Let's start today's topic with coins. There are various types of coins. Most coins used in Europe and the United States have a round shape. Collectors gather those coins that are rarely seen in circulation, coins that were taken out of circulation, those that were never really issued for circulation, various ancient coins (Roman, coins, Greek coins, Celtic, Chinese) and coins that are widely used in circulation what that differ in grading.


However, there is a specific category, particular coins with a different shape, and thus considered quite rare. Although round coins are easily handled and are easy to preserve, some odd-shape numismatic items still have their niche among collectors of rarities. This story is about triangular coins.


There was a news regarding "the world's first triangular coin" but it was not the first one and there is evidence that the Tutankhamun coin was not really world's first triangular-shaped. The link below will lead you to the article which contains several examples of odd-shaped coins (mainly triangular) struck before the "mummy" coin.


Read the full article about triangular coins at www.dig4coins.com