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5 Zhu "Western Han" type; with top rim 113 BC - 9 AD
| Bronze | 3.21 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Period | Western Han Dynasty (202 BC - 8 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 113 BC - 9 AD |
| Value | 5 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (119 BC to 9 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#134840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
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 combination of Chinese characters and imagery, including the Chinese character for "west" on the obverse (front) side, and a stylized representation of a dragon on the reverse (back) side. This blend of elements reflects the cultural exchange and influences that were prevalent during the Western Han dynasty, which spanned from 206 BCE to 24 CE.
