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© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
4 Zhu Southern dynasties; Song Dynasty
| Bronze | - | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Liu Song dynasty › Wen (424-453) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420-479 |
| Value | 4 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (430-582) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#248659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Zhu (Southern dynasties; Song Dynasty) (420-479) from Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) made of Bronze is that it features a unique blend of both Buddhist and Taoist symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Buddha seated on a lotus throne, while the reverse side features the Taoist symbol of the Eight Trigrams. This blending of religious symbols reflects the syncretic nature of Chinese religion during the Southern dynasties period, where different belief systems coexisted and influenced each other.
