© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
5 Zhu Northern dynasties; Northern Wei; Yong An Wu Zhu
| Bronze | 2.65 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Northern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Wei dynasty › Xiaozhuang (528-530) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 529-543 |
| Value | 5 Zhu |
| Currency | Cash (495-579) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#241495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued from the 1st year of Tai Chang 太昌 era of Northern Wei Xiaowudi 孝武帝 (532) to the 6th year of Da Tong 大統 era of Western Wei Wendi 文帝 (540).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Zhu (Northern dynasties; Northern Wei; Yong An Wu Zhu) (529-543) from Northern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) made of Bronze weighing 2.65 g is that it features a unique combination of Confucian and Taoist symbols. On one side, the coin bears the image of a Confucian scholar, while the other side features the Eight Trigrams, which are associated with the Taoist philosophy. This blending of philosophical traditions reflects the complex religious and cultural landscape of China during the Northern dynasties period.
