Northern dynasties 5 Zhu, 529 – 543
Northern dynasties; Northern Wei; Yong An Wu Zhu
Information
Country
Northern dynasties
Northern dynasties
Currency
Cash
(495 – 579)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Zhu
Year
529 – 543
Ruler
Northern Wei dynastyXiaozhuang
(528–530)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Weight (g)
2.65
Diameter (mm)
23
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Zhu from Northern dynasties. Issued from 529 to 543. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.65 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Yong An Wu Zhu Yongan (2nd era of Xiaozhuang, 528-530) / 5 Zhu)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (529-543) | — | Hartill#13.23: Regular size | 78% | |
| ND (529-543) | — | Hartill#13.24: Smaller size | 22% |
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