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© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
6 Zhu Southern dynasties; Southern Chen
| Bronze | 4.3 g | 25.9 mm |
| Issuer | Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Chen dynasty › Xuan (569-582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 579-582 |
| Value | 6 Zhu |
| Currency | Zhu (430-582) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#241645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 6 Zhu (Southern dynasties; Southern Chen) (579-582) from Southern dynasties (Northern and Southern dynasties) made of Bronze weighing 4.3 g is that it features a unique blend of both Buddhist and Taoist symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Buddha seated on a lotus throne, while the reverse side features the Taoist symbol of the Eight Trigrams. This blending of religious symbols reflects the religious diversity and tolerance of the Southern Chen dynasty during that time period.
