5 Zhu "Western Han" type; with dot 90 BC - 9 AD
| Bronze | 3.11 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Period | Western Han Dynasty (202 BC - 8 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 9 AD |
| Value | 5 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (119 BC to 9 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#240425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The "Western Han" type is differenciable from the "Eastern Han" type in the top horizontal of the right radical of Zhu: the "Western Han" type is flat whereas the "Eastern Han" type is cuved.Starting from 113 BC, coins were cast with smooth edge.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "dot" symbol on its reverse side, which was used to indicate the coin's denomination. This symbol was only used during the Western Han dynasty, making it a distinctive feature of coins from this period.
