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5 Zhu "Eastern Han" type; with half-moon
| Bronze | 3.10 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-220 |
| Value | 5 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (original continued, 25-618) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#240434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique half-moon shape on one side, which was a distinctive feature of Eastern Han dynasty coins. This design was used to differentiate these coins from other currencies in circulation at the time.
