© Fred Cherrygarden
© Fred Cherrygarden
5 Zhu - Wu Without outer rim
502 year| Bronze | 2.10 g | 23 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) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.10 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#272288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type was issued by Emperor Wu of the Liang dynasty, and is commonly referred to as Nu Qian (女錢), meaning "female cash."Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Zhu - Wu (Without outer rim) (502) from Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) made of Bronze weighing 2.10 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 were a period of significant cultural, economic, and political development in China, marked by the rise of Buddhism, the growth of cities and trade, and the development of new technologies and art forms. The fact that this coin was used as currency during this time period highlights the importance of trade and commerce during this era, and the role that coins like this one played in facilitating economic transactions.
