5 Zhu - Ling "Four lines" type; with four dots on reverse
| Bronze | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Eastern Han dynasty › Ling of Han (168-189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-189 |
| 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#240393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One radiate line extending from each corner with one dot between each pair.
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are attributed to Emperor Ling from 186, with the four lines said to represent wealth flowing from a ruined city.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Zhu - Ling ("Four lines" type; with four dots on reverse) (186-189) from China (ancient) made of Bronze is that it was used as a form of currency during the Qing dynasty, which was the last imperial dynasty in China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. The coin was minted during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor, who ruled from 1875 to 1908. The coin's design features four dots on the reverse side, which represents the four seas and the four directions, symbolizing the idea of the Qing dynasty's vast territory and its influence extending to all corners of the world.
