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5 Zhu Type 3 and Type
| Leaded copper | 1.80 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Qiuzi (China (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 401-600 |
| Value | 5 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (circa 401-600) |
| Composition | Leaded copper |
| Weight | 1.80 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#272402 |
|---|---|
| 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, and it was made of led copper, which was a common material used for coins during that time period.
