12 Zhu Yong Tong Wan Guo (579) front 12 Zhu Yong Tong Wan Guo (579) back
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12 Zhu Yong Tong Wan Guo

579 year
Bronze 5.5 g 30.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Northern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties)
Emperor
Northern Zhou dynasty › Xuan (578-579)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
579
Value
12 Zhu
Currency
Cash (495-579)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
30.9 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#294686
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 12 Zhu Yong Tong Wan Guo (579) from Northern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) made of Bronze weighing 5.5 g is that it features a unique blend of both Buddhist and Taoist symbols, reflecting the religious diversity of the time period.