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5 Zhu - Wen Light type
| Issuer | Northern dynasties |
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| Year | 540-556 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central square perforation surrounded by a raised square rim, flanked on either side by two Chinese seal-script characters reading right to left: 銖 (Zhu) to the right of the hole and 五 (Wu) to the left. The characters are rendered in a relatively light, open style characteristic of the Wen Light type, cast in low relief against a plain field. The coin is encircled by a broad, slightly raised outer rim. The overall patina is a deep green verdigris consistent with long burial, with areas of earthen encrustation. |
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| Obverse lettering | 銖五 (Translation: Wu Zhu 5 Zhu) |
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| Mintage | ND (540-556) |
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