© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
3 Zhu With rim 119 BC - 118 BC
| Bronze | 2.08 g | - |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Period | Western Han Dynasty (202 BC - 8 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 119 BC - 118 BC |
| Value | 3 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (119 BC to 9 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.08 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#210779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of a square hole and a round rim, which was a distinctive feature of ancient Chinese coins during the Western Han dynasty. This design was used to prevent counterfeiting and to make the coins easier to stack and store.
