Wu Zhu, China, 555 - 557

Wu Zhu, China, 555 - 557

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Description (Brief)
One (1) Wu Zhu Coin, Emperor Ching Ti (Liang Dynasty)
China, 555-557
Obverse Image: Seal Script read right to left; dot below hole.
Obverse Text: Romanization: WU / ZHU (Translation: five Zhu)
Reverse Image:
Reverse Text:
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
Date made
555 - 557
place made
China
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 26 mm; 1/32 in x 1 1/32 in
ID Number
NU.32055.127
catalog number
32055.127
accession number
32055
Credit Line
Bequest of George B. Glover
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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