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Wuzhu coin issued by Emperor Xuandi. Western Han dynasty, 73-47 BC. Wuzhu means 'five grains', and refers to the weight of the coin (1 wuzhu = 5 grains = 4 grams). The wuzhu was probably the most successful Chinese coin ever, and continued to be used until AD 621. CM 1982-6-28-2

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART307891

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3600px × 1795px

Photo Credit © The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY

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1st century BCE

Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)

Western Han Dynasty (206 BCE-9 CE)