10 Zhu Wu Zhu; iron

Features

Issuer Chengjia Empire (China (ancient))
Emperor Gongsun Shu (25-36)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 30
Value 10 Zhu
Composition Iron
Weight 4.61 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round with a square hole
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
271985
References Hartill# 10.1
David Hartill; 2017. Cast Chinese Coins (2nd edition). New Generation Publishing, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Two Chinese ideograms read right to left.

Lettering: 銖五

Translation:
Wu Zhu
5 Zhu

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Smooth.

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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