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© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
10 Zhu - Wen Wu Zhu; "Dang Liang"
447 year| Bronze | 5.10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Liu Song dynasty › Wen (424-453) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 447 |
| Value | 10 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (430-582) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#272286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
While these coins say Wu Zhu on them, they were intended to be worth two Wu Zhus, which is a direct reflection of the size and weight.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Zhu - Wen (Wu Zhu; "Dang Liang") (447) from Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) made of Bronze weighing 5.10 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic change in ancient China. The Southern dynasties were a period of significant cultural and artistic achievement, and the coinage of the time reflects this. The 10 Zhu coin features an intricate design that includes a stylized dragon and phoenix, symbols of good fortune and prosperity, and its bronze composition was a common material used for coinage during this period. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the advanced craftsmanship and economic systems of ancient China.
