Catalog
See full images - free registration
Continue with Google - no registration!
or register with email
Why register? Just to keep bots out of our catalog. Your email stays private - we will never share it or send you anything uninvited. We guarantee you that!
5 Zhu Type 5
| Issuer | Kingdom of Kucha (Qiuzi) |
|---|---|
| Year | 401-500 |
| Type | Log in to see details |
| Value | Log in to see details |
| Currency | Zhu (circa 401-600) |
| Composition | Log in to see details |
| Weight | Log in to see details |
| Diameter | Log in to see details |
| Thickness | Log in to see details |
| Shape | Log in to see details |
| Technique | Log in to see details |
| Orientation | Log in to see details |
| Engraver(s) | Log in to see details |
| In circulation to | Log in to see details |
| Reference(s) | Log in to see details |
| Obverse description | Round cast copper coin with a central square hole. Two Chinese characters flank the square hole, reading 'Wu Zhu' (五朱, 5 Zhu), with one character positioned to the left and one to the right of the aperture. The characters are rendered in relief within a plain, unbordered field. The style reflects the influence of Chinese Han-dynasty cash coinage adapted by the Kuchean kingdom. The coin surface displays a patinated, granular texture consistent with ancient cast bronze. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Log in to see details |
| Obverse lettering | Log in to see details |
| Reverse description | Log in to see details |
| Reverse script | Kharosthi |
| Reverse lettering | Log in to see details |
| Edge | Log in to see details |
| Mint | Log in to see details |
| Mintage | ND (401-500) |
| Additional information | Log in to see details |