500 Wu Zhou Wu
| Bronze | 7.23 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Wu (Three Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-280 |
| Value | 500 Wu Zhou |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.23 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#209470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise.
Translation:
Da Quan Wu Bai
Large coin [worth] five hundred
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique square hole in the center, which was a distinctive feature of coins issued by the State of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. This design was used to distinguish Wu's coins from those of other states and to prevent counterfeiting.
