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5 Zhu Northern dynasties, Northern Wei, Yong An Wu Zhu
| Issuer | Northern Wei Dynasty |
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| Year | 529-543 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Cast bronze cash coin of standard round form with a central square perforation. The four-character inscription 永安五銖 (Yong An Wu Zhu) is arranged in the cardinal positions around the square hole, read top-to-bottom and right-to-left in the conventional Chinese fashion. The characters are rendered in regular script (kaishu) with bold, well-defined strokes in raised relief. A plain raised rim borders the outer edge, and a square raised rim frames the central hole; no inner or outer decorative elements are present in the fields. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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| Reverse description | Plain cast bronze reverse featuring a central square perforation surrounded by a raised square rim. The broad, smooth annular field between the square rim and the outer raised rim is entirely blank, devoid of any inscription, symbol, or decorative motif. The surface displays an aged patina of green verdigris over reddish-brown bronze, consistent with extended burial or circulation. The raised outer rim is slightly irregular, reflecting the hand-finishing typical of Northern Wei period casting. |
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