5000 Wu Zhou (Wu) (222-280) front 5000 Wu Zhou (Wu) (222-280) back
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5000 Wu Zhou Wu

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
State of Wu (Three Kingdoms)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
222-280
Value
5000 Wu Zhou
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#209474
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5000 Wu Zhou (Wu) (222-280) from State of Wu (Three Kingdoms) made of Bronze is that it features a unique combination of Chinese characters and animal motifs on its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription " Wu Zhou " in Chinese characters, while the reverse side features a stylized dragon surrounded by a circle of small dots. This design represents the fusion of traditional Chinese culture and the power of the Wu kingdom, which was one of the three major powers during the Three Kingdoms period.