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5 Zhu - Ling 'Four lines' type
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
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| Year | 186-189 |
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| Weight | 3.35 g |
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| Obverse description | Central square perforation surrounded by a raised square rim. To the left of the central hole, the two Chinese seal-script characters 五銖 (Wu Zhu, meaning '5 Zhu') are inscribed vertically, reading from top to bottom. To the right of the central hole, a diagonal line extends from the upper-right corner toward the lower-left corner of the square rim, a distinctive feature identifying this as the 'Four lines' type. The outer circular rim is plain and raised, enclosing the field which bears characteristic green and blue-green patina consistent with ancient bronze coinage. |
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| Reverse description | Central square perforation framed by a raised square inner rim. From each of the four corners of the square rim, a single diagonal line radiates outward into the field toward the outer circular rim, forming the characteristic 'four lines' design that gives this type its name. The field between the square and outer rims is otherwise plain and devoid of inscription or additional ornament. The outer raised circular rim is well-defined. The surface displays a uniform green patina typical of Han dynasty cast bronze coinage. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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