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5 Zhu - Wu With inner rim
502 year| - | 2.14 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Liang dynasty › Wu (502-549) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 502 |
| Value | 5 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (430-582) |
| Weight | 2.14 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#339106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
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Comment
This coin currently under disputes regarding to attribution.Doo Wai-San 杜維善 suggested to be issued by Liang Wudi (502-549) during the first year of his reign, hence to be "Tianjian" WuZhu (天監五銖;
Niu Qunsheng 牛群生 suggested to be issued by Northern Zhou Dynasty;
Luo Bozhao 羅伯昭 and Dong Deyi 董德義 suggested to be issued by Chen Dynasty in the Tian Jia years.
Reference:
Doo Wai-San 杜維善, Wuzhu tukao 五株圖考, 2 volumes, Shanghai shuhua chubanshe, Shanghaï 2009, II, p. 614, nos 3231-3234
Niu Qunsheng 牛群生, « Bei Zhou wuzhu qian ershinian yanjiu kaozheng » 北周五铢钱二十年研究考证, Xidu jinrong, Qianbiyanjiu zengkan 2009, pp. 133-135
Luo Bozhao 羅伯昭, « Suowei Tian Jian wuzhu zhi yiwen » 所謂天監五銖之疑問 : Qianbi, I-1940, 27-29
Zhongguo qianbi dacidian 中國錢幣大辭典, vol. III, Wei Jin Nanbeichao Sui bian, Tang Wudai Shiguo bian 魏晉南北朝 隋編，唐五代十國編, 2003, p. 171-172
Interesting fact
The 5 Zhu - Wu coin with an inner rim from the Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) weighs 2.14 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar denominations from the same period. This is because the coin was made with a combination of copper and other metals, such as tin or lead, which were less valuable than the pure copper coins used in other dynasties. Despite its relatively low weight, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.
