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5 Zhu 'Western Han' type, with top rim
| Issuer | Western Han Dynasty |
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| Year | 113 BC - 9 AD |
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| Technique | Cast |
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| Obverse description | Central square perforation surrounded by a raised inner rim, with the two-character inscription 五銖 (Wu Zhu) reading right to left across the central hole, the character 五 (five) appearing to the right and 銖 (zhu) to the left. A distinctive raised rim (top rim) borders the upper edge of the coin, a diagnostic feature of this Western Han type. The characters are rendered in the clerical script style typical of Han dynasty coinage, cast in moderate relief against a flat field. The coin displays the characteristic patina and surface texture consistent with ancient cast bronze production. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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| Edge | Plain |
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