5 Zhu "Eastern Han"; double Wu
| Bronze | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-220 |
| Value | 5 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (original continued, 25-618) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#240442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Zhu ("Eastern Han"; double Wu) (150-220) from China (ancient) made of Bronze is that it features a unique combination of symbols and characters that reflect the cultural and historical significance of the Eastern Han dynasty. The coin's design includes a stylized representation of the Chinese character for "wu," which means "martial power" or "military strength," and is surrounded by a ring of small, circular symbols that represent the 12 Earthly Branches, which were used in ancient Chinese astrology to denote the 12 different years in the cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The combination of these symbols and characters on the coin serves as a visual representation of the Eastern Han dynasty's emphasis on military power and its connection to the cycles of nature and the universe.
