Wu Zhu, China, 500 - 512

Wu Zhu, China, 500 - 512
Wu Zhu, China, 500 - 512
Wu Zhu, China, 500 - 512
Description (Brief):

One (1) Wu Zhu Coin, Emperor Hsuan Wu Ti ( Northern Wei Dynasty)

Description (Brief)

China, 500-512

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Obverse Image: Seal Script read right to left; dot above hole.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: WU / ZHU (Translation: five Zhu)

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Reverse Image:

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Reverse Text:

Date Made: 500 - 512

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: China

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, East Asian Coins

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Credit Line: Bequest of George B. Glover

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.32055.137Catalog Number: 32055.137Accession Number: 32055

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 23 mm; 1/32 in x 29/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-e004-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1828876

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