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© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Zhu - Wen
| Bronze | 3.65 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Chen dynasty › Wen (559-566) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 562-566 |
| Value | 5 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (430-582) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#248642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are also known as "Tianjia Wu Zhu" (天嘉五銖), and can be identified through their stout outer rim and their absence of an inner rim on the obverse side.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Zhu - Wen (562-566) from Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) made of Bronze weighing 3.65 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 cultural and religious landscape of China during the Northern and Southern dynasties period.
