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© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Zhu "Eastern Han" type; with dot
| Bronze | 2.98 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-220 |
| Value | 5 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (original continued, 25-618) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.98 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#240431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "dot" symbol on its reverse side, which is believed to represent the Chinese character for "silver" or "money." This symbol was used during the Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD) to indicate the coin's denomination or value. The use of this symbol on the coin's design reflects the importance of bronze currency during this time period in ancient China.
