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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Zhu Type
| Leaded copper | 1.40 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Qiuzi (China (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 401-500 |
| Value | 5 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (circa 401-600) |
| Composition | Leaded copper |
| Weight | 1.40 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#272404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One undeciphered Kharosthi character above and one below (a circle).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Seven types exist:- Type 1: Chinese and Kharosthi on obverse; blank reverse
- Type 2: Kharosthi on obverse; blank reverse
- Type 3: Chinese on obverse; Kharosthi on reverse (circle below); small type (less than 19mm)
- Type 4: Chinese on obverse; Kharosthi on reverse (circle below); large type (more than 19mm)
- Type 5: Chinese on obverse (simplified Zhu); Kharosthi on reverse
- Type 6: Chinese on obverse; Kharosthi on reverse (circle above); small type (less than 19mm)
- Type 7: Chinese on obverse; Kharosthi on reverse (circle above); large type (more than 19mm)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in ancient China during the Kingdom of Qiuzi, which was a time of great cultural and economic development in the region. The use of led copper as the material for the coin reflects the advanced metallurgical techniques of the time, and the fact that it was a standard circulation coin indicates that it was widely used in everyday transactions.