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diameter

直径 — Reading

The width of a coin across.

Syracusan dekadrachm Syracusan dekadrachmBC 405–380 Lysimachos Tetradrachm Lysimachos Tetradrachm297–281 BC Gold coin of Kumaragupta I Gold coin of Kumaragupta I414–455
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When considered along with its weight, the thickness can be determined. Even at the same weight, a thin, broad coin and a thick, small coin are produced using different methods.