Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Wu, State of |
|---|---|
| Năm | 222-280 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 500 Wu Zhou |
| Tiền tệ | |
| Chất liệu | Bronze |
| Trọng lượng | 7.51 g |
| Đường kính | |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round with a square hole |
| Kỹ thuật | |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | Hartill#11.30, FD#531, Schjoth#193 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
(Translation: Da Quan Wu Bai Large coin [worth] five hundred) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Blank (uniface). |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | |
| Cạnh | Smooth. |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (222-280) - Hartill#11.30: Regular type - ND (222-280) - Hartill#11.31: Longer characters - |
| ID Numisquare | 3662167360 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This '500 Wu Zhou Wu' coin originates from the State of Wu (Eastern Wu), one of three major powers during China's tumultuous Three Kingdoms period (222-280 AD). Founded by Sun Quan, Wu controlled southeastern regions. The issuance of such a high-denomination coin, bearing the traditional 'Wu Zhou' (five zhu) inscription but valued at 500, indicates severe economic pressures and inflation. These were common during prolonged warfare, often desperate measures to finance military campaigns.
Artistry: The engraver for this coin remains anonymous, typical for the period. Stylistically, the '500 Wu Zhou Wu' adheres to established Han Dynasty tradition, featuring the characters '五銖' (five zhu) prominently on the obverse. While the design is conservative, its implied revaluation to 500 cash signifies a major departure from the original 'Wu Zhou' system. The reverse is typically plain, reflecting utilitarian focus of wartime currency production over elaborate artistic expression.
Technical/Grading: Cast in bronze, this coin weighs 7.51 grams. Key technical aspects for evaluation include the clarity of the '五銖' characters, rim definition, and field smoothness. Due to casting and hurried wartime production, these coins frequently exhibit flaws like rough surfaces, uneven thickness, or incomplete character definition. The 7.51-gram weight for a 500-cash denomination underscores significant debasement and inflation compared to earlier, heavier 'Wu Zhou' issues.