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5 Zhu - Wu With radiate lines
| Iron | 3.53 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Liang dynasty › Wu (502-549) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 523-549 |
| Value | 5 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (430-582) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#187088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface) with raditate lines extending from the corners.
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are attributed to Emperor Wu of the Liang dynasty starting in 523. By 535, Sichuan traders were complaining about troubles with stringing and transporting these cheap coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Zhu - Wu (With radiate lines) (523-549) from Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) made of Iron weighing 3.53 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic change in China. The Southern Dynasties period saw the rise of Buddhism, the development of poetry and literature, and significant advancements in technology and trade. The coin's design, featuring radiate lines and the Wu symbol, reflects the artistic and cultural influences of the time.
