5 Zhu (Type 6 and Type 7)

Issuer Qiuzi, Kingdom of

Type Standard circulation coins

Obverse

Two Chinese ideograms read right to left.

Lettering: 銖五

Reverse

One undeciphered Kharosthi character above (a circle) and one below.

Basic Information

Category Coin

Technique Cast

Orientation medal

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 5 Zhu (Numeric: 5)

References

Hartill #10.48

Physical Characteristics

Composition Leaded copper

Weight 1.84 g

Size 19 mm

Shape Round with a square hole

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

銖五

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)