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5 Zhu 'Chiselled rim' type
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
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| Year | 150-220 |
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| Weight | 1.33 g |
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| Obverse description | Flat, largely uninscribed obverse field surrounding a central square perforation, characteristic of the late Eastern Han 'chiselled rim' Wu Zhu type. The inscription 五銖 (wu zhu, 'five zhu') appears to have been deliberately filed or chiselled away on this face, leaving only faint traces in the field. A raised square rim borders the central hole, and a plain outer rim defines the coin's circular perimeter. The bronze surface displays a natural reddish-brown patina with traces of green cuprite oxidation. The minimalist design reflects the debased coinage practices of the late Han period. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Mintage | ND (150-220) |
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