5 Zhu - Ling "Four lines" type; with two dots on obverse
| 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#240395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One radiate line extending from each corner.
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 two dots on obverse) (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. This coin was minted during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor, who ruled from 1875 to 1908. The coin's design features four lines of text on the obverse, with two dots above the top line, and a square hole in the center of the reverse. The text on the obverse reads "Zhongguo Huangdi" (Emperor of China) and "Guangxu" (the name of the emperor). The coin was made of bronze, which was a common material for coins during this time period.
