© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
50 Zhu - Yuan Wu Zhu; "Two pillar" type
552 year| Bronze | 3.48 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Liang dynasty › Yuan (552-555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 552 |
| Value | 50 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (430-582) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#272269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
While these coins say 5 Zhu on them, they were intended to be worth 10 regular bronze coins.The type with one dot above and two below is seemingly unpublished.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Zhu - Yuan (Wu Zhu; "Two pillar" type) (552) from Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) made of Bronze weighing 3.48 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 and artistic achievement, and the coinage of the time reflects this. The Wu Zhu coin, in particular, is known for its unique "two pillar" design, which features two vertical lines on either side of the coin's center hole. This design was used to prevent counterfeiting and to indicate the coin's denomination. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Wu Zhu coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
