5 Zhu (Type 5)
Issuer Qiuzi, Kingdom of
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Two Chinese ideograms read right to left (with the left one simplified).
Lettering: 朱五
Reverse
One undeciphered Kharosthi character above and one below (a circle).
Basic Information
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Leaded copper
Weight
1.4 g
Size
17 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
朱五
Comments
Seven types exist:
- Type 1: Chinese and Kharosthi on obverse; blank reverse
- Type 2: Kharosthi on obverse; blank reverse
- Type 3: Chinese on obverse; Kharosthi on reverse (circle below); small type (less than 19mm)
- Type 4: Chinese on obverse; Kharosthi on reverse (circle below); large type (more than 19mm)
- Type 5: Chinese on obverse (simplified Zhu); Kharosthi on reverse
- Type 6: Chinese on obverse; Kharosthi on reverse (circle above); small type (less than 19mm)
- Type 7: Chinese on obverse; Kharosthi on reverse (circle above); large type (more than 19mm)
