10 Zhu Wu Zhu; iron
Features
| Issuer |
Chengjia Empire
(China (ancient))  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Gongsun Shu (25-36)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 30 |
| Currency | Wu Zhu |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.61 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 271985 |
| References | Hartill# 10.1 David Hartill; 2017. Cast Chinese Coins (2nd Edition). Self-published, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Two Chinese ideograms read right to left.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 銖五
Translation:
Wu Zhu
5 Zhu
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comments
These iron Wu Zhus are attributed to Gongsun Shu under the Chengja Empire. He rebelled in 25 AD, with these coins said to have been cast in 30 AD. These iron coins were worth two bronze coins.
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