5 Cash (Wu Zhu; iron) ND (900-914) front 5 Cash (Wu Zhu; iron) ND (900-914) back
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5 Cash Wu Zhu; iron ND

 
Iron - 22 mm
Description
Issuer
You Zhou Autonomous Region (Empire of China)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
900-914
Value
5 Cash
Currency
Cash (900-914)
Composition
Iron
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#272393
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Cash (Wu Zhu; iron) ND (900-914) from You Zhou Autonomous Region (Empire of China) made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Tang Dynasty, which was a time of significant economic growth and cultural exchange in China. The coin's design features the Wu Zhu character, which means "five zhu," and was used to denote the coin's value. The use of iron in the coin's production was also significant, as it was a durable and abundant material that made the coinage more practical for everyday transactions.