{"title":"Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coins of the Western Han dynasty were based on the \"Ban Liang\" and \"Wu Zhu\" types - probably the most common of all ancient coins. They are available in huge variety and are fascinating coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"x467-w34943","title":"Eastern Han dynasty. Bronze Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2) - additional marks \"Shi Yi\" inside Wu on obverse!","description":"\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\", characters \"Shi Yi\" (\"11\") inside Wu, shallow outside rim \/ Blank, inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 2.45 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403var. (without the marks); Hartill 10.2var (see note on page 93); Schjoth 178var (without the marks).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tSome Wu Zhus from the Eastern Han dynasty period show a variety of marks, either on obverse or the reverse. The system of placing the a \"star\" or \"stars\" (small blobs) in different positions on the obverse was probably a way to mark a mint of a particular issue of coins - the system is undecipherable and is not yet understood.\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BC-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMall.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41922126315670,"sku":"x467-w34943","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w34943_44d5b3c5-be2b-4c35-aadf-341e5d7f0b48.jpg?v=1657134984"},{"product_id":"x470-w34970","title":"Eastern Han dynasty. Bronze Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2) - additional mark \"San\" on obverse!","description":"\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\", character \"San\" (\"3\") below the hole, shallow outside rim \/ Blank, inside rim, shallow outside rim. 25mm, 2.25 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403var. (without the marks); Hartill 10.2var (see note on page 93); Schjoth 178var (without the marks).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tSome Wu Zhus from the Eastern Han dynasty period show a variety of marks, either on obverse or the reverse. The system of placing the a \"star\" or \"stars\" (small blobs) in different positions on the obverse was probably a way to mark a mint of a particular issue of coins - the system is undecipherable and is not yet understood.\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BC-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMall.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41922126512278,"sku":"x470-w34970","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w34970_bd431927-f9e2-4a7a-83ca-632f8cb7aed4.jpg?v=1657134988"},{"product_id":"x471-w34971","title":"Eastern Han dynasty. Bronze Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2) - additional mark \"Yi\" on obverse!","description":"\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\", vertical character \"Yi\" (\"1\") above \"Wu\", shallow outside rim \/ Blank, inside rim, shallow outside rim. 25mm, 2.47 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403var. (without the marks); Hartill 10.2var (see note on page 93); Schjoth 178var (without the marks).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tSome Wu Zhus from the Eastern Han dynasty period show a variety of marks, either on obverse or the reverse. The system of placing the a \"star\" or \"stars\" (small blobs) in different positions on the obverse was probably a way to mark a mint of a particular issue of coins - the system is undecipherable and is not yet understood.\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BC-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMall.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41922126545046,"sku":"x471-w34971","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w34971_20fa785b-7bfd-4130-b08b-27ccfeed41dc.jpg?v=1657134989"},{"product_id":"w38827","title":"25-220 AD - E. Han dynasty. Bronze Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2) - additional mark \"Yi\" on reverse!","description":"\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\", shallow outside rim \/ Diagonal character \"Yi\" (\"One\") in the lower right corner, inside rim, shallow outside rim. 25mm, 2.84 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403var. (without the marks); Hartill 10.2var (see note on page 93); Schjoth 178var (without the marks).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tSome Wu Zhus from the Eastern Han dynasty period show a variety of marks, either on obverse or the reverse. The system of placing the a \"star\" or \"stars\" (small blobs) in different positions on the obverse was probably a way to mark a mint of a particular issue of coins - the system is undecipherable and is not yet understood.\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BC-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958832177302,"sku":"x2169-w38827","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w38827.jpg?v=1658280384"},{"product_id":"w38820","title":"25-220 AD - E. Han dynasty. Bronze Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2) - additional mark \"Er\" (\"2\") on reverse","description":"\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\", uncertain mark above the hole, shallow outside rim \/ Character \"Er\" (\"2\") in the upper right corner, inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 2.64 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403var. (without the marks); Hartill 10.2var (see note on page 93); Schjoth 178var (without the marks).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tSome Wu Zhus from the Eastern Han dynasty period show a variety of marks, either on obverse or the reverse. The system of placing the a \"star\" or \"stars\" (small blobs) in different positions on the obverse was probably a way to mark a mint of a particular issue of coins - the system is undecipherable and is not yet understood.\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BC-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958832767126,"sku":"x2167-w38820","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w38820.jpg?v=1658280388"},{"product_id":"w38817","title":"25-220 AD - E. Han dynasty. Bronze Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2) - with the additional \"Shi\" (=10) on reverse","description":"\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\" \/ Character \"Shi\" (\"10\") in incuse below the hole, inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 2.81 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403var. (without the marks); Hartill 10.2var (see note on page 93); Schjoth 178var (without the marks).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tSome Wu Zhus from the Eastern Han dynasty period show a variety of marks or characters, either on obverse or the reverse. The system of placing these characters or \"stars\"  in different positions on the obverse was probably a way to mark a mint of a particular issue of coins - the system is undecipherable and is not yet understood.\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (252-20 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958833127574,"sku":"x2166-w38817","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w38817.jpg?v=1658280389"},{"product_id":"w38800","title":"25-220 AD - E. Han dynasty. Bronze local issue wu zhu cash (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2 var - very neat crude type!)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), shallow outside rim \/ Blank, no inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 2.55 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403 var.; Hartill 10.2 var; Schjoth 178 var.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tVery neat piece with a crooked top part of \"Zhu\"! Possibly a local issue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958833651862,"sku":"x2160-w38800","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w38800.jpg?v=1658280399"},{"product_id":"w38783","title":"Rare early Junguo Wu Zhu with 4 rays, 118-113 BC, Western Han, China (H#10.33)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu, outside rim, four lines radiating from the corners of the hole \/ Blank, inside and outside rims. 26mm, 3.62 grams. Hartill #10.33; Gratzer\/Fishman #B1.23.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarliest of the Wu Zhu issues - because the empire did not have any government foundries to cast coins, the casting was delegated to the Commanderies (“Jun”) and Principalities (“Guo”) - that is, the small private foundries in the provinces. Thus, these coins are known as \"Junguo Wu Zhus\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958833979542,"sku":"x2157-w38783","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w38783.jpg?v=1658280405"},{"product_id":"w38697","title":"Bronze Wu Zhu cash w\/Shi (10) on obverse, 75-146 CE, E. Han, China (G\/F 4.67)","description":"\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003eTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\", small archaic character \"Shi\" (= \"10\") below the hole \/ Shallow outside rim. 26mm, 2.53 grams. Gratzer\/Fishman #B4.67;  BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403var. (without the marks); Hartill 10.2var (see note on page 93); Schjoth 178var (without the marks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003eSome Wu Zhus from the Eastern Han dynasty period show a variety of marks, either on obverse or the reverse. The system of placing numerals, various chinese characters or \"stars\" (small blobs) in different positions on the obverse was probably a way to mark a mint of a particular issue of coins - the system is undecipherable and is not yet understood.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BC-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958834831510,"sku":"x2150-w38697","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w38697.jpg?v=1658280416"},{"product_id":"w38692","title":"Gewu Wu Zhu w\/disjointed \"Wu\", c.100-500 AD, unknown issue, China (H#10.38)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (with a vertically disjointed middle part of Wu), no inside rims, outside rim \/ Blank, inside and outside rims. 26mm, 3.03 grams. Hartill #10.38.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThese rare coins cannot be attributed to any particular dynasty or reign, though the \"Zhu\" is done in the Eastern Han manner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThey have a general appearance of Eastern Han coins (probably of very late Eastern Han period) but may belong to some later dynasties. Rare!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958834929814,"sku":"x2149-w38692","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w38692.jpg?v=1658280418"},{"product_id":"w38677","title":"Rare bronze Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), unknown issue from ca.100-220 AD, China (Hartill 10.34) - rare type with a different \"Zhu\" and a dot under the hole","description":"\u003cp\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\" and long top middle stroke, half-dot below the hole (difficult to see on the photo), shallow outside rim \/ Blank, inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 4.61 grams. Hartill 10.34.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThe origin of this issue is not known. It is listed separately in Hartill. The marked to \"split\" the charaters were made on the molds in various positions. The Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958835650710,"sku":"x2144-w38677","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w38677.jpg?v=1658280426"},{"product_id":"w38655","title":"25-220 AD - E. Han dynasty. Bronze local issue wu zhu cash (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2 var - very neat crude type!)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), shallow outside rim \/ Blank, no inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 3.33 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403 var.; Hartill 10.2 var; Schjoth 178 var.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tVery crude type! Possibly a local issue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958836142230,"sku":"x2138-w38655","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w38655.jpg?v=1658280436"},{"product_id":"w38636","title":"115 BC - W. Han dynasty. Rare! Early large Wu Zhu with 4 rays radiating from the hole, China - (Hartill 10.33)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu, outside rim, four lines radiating from the corners of the hole \/ Blank, inside and outside rims. 26mm, 3.56 grams. Hartill #10.33.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tA scarce piece, not attributed to any reign. Judging from the high weight and large size, it is likely to be one of the very first issues of Wu Zhus, issued around 115 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tRare! The Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958837026966,"sku":"x2132-w38636","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w38636.jpg?v=1658280446"},{"product_id":"w38619","title":"115 BC - W. Han dynasty. Rare! Early large Wu Zhu with 4 rays radiating from the hole, China - (Hartill 10.33)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu, outside rim, four lines radiating from the corners of the hole \/ Blank, inside and outside rims. 26mm, 3.46 grams. Hartill #10.33.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tA scarce piece, not attributed to any reign. Judging from the high weight and large size, it is likely to be one of the very first issues of Wu Zhus, issued around 115 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tRare! The Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. 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Hartill #10.33.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tHigh quality coin, with superb metal seen under the patina and with nice thick patina. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tA scarce piece, not attributed to any reign. Judging from the high weight and large size, it is likely to be one of the very first issues of Wu Zhus, issued around 115 BC. Rare! The Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\". 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This was because the character quan contained two radicals, bai and shui, which happened to be the name of the village (Bai Shui) in Henan, where Emperor Guang Wu (the founder of the Eastern Han dynasty) was born. The light and small pieces with cruder calligraphy are attributed to the early Eastern Han period.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tWang Mang (45 BC - 6 October 23 AD), was a Han Dynasty official who seized the throne from the Liu family and founded the Xin (or Hsin, meaning \"new\") Dynasty, ruling AD 9-23. The Han dynasty was restored after his overthrow and his rule marks the separation between the Western Han Dynasty (before Xin) and Eastern Han Dynasty (after Xin). Some historians have traditionally viewed Wang as a usurper, while others have portrayed him as a visionary and selfless social reformer. 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This was because the character quan contained two radicals, bai and shui, which happened to be the name of the village (Bai Shui) in Henan, where Emperor Guang Wu (the founder of the Eastern Han dynasty) was born. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWang Mang (45 BC - 6 October 23 AD), was a Han Dynasty official who seized the throne from the Liu family and founded the Xin (or Hsin, meaning \"new\") Dynasty, ruling AD 9-23. The Han dynasty was restored after his overthrow and his rule marks the separation between the Western Han Dynasty (before Xin) and Eastern Han Dynasty (after Xin). Some historians have traditionally viewed Wang as a usurper, while others have portrayed him as a visionary and selfless social reformer. 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BM Chinese coins (Poole) #256ff; Hartill #7.16.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThis piece might be a product of an ancient counterfeiter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tA chinese ounce (liang) weighs about 16 grams. The earliest \"Ban Liangs\" weighed half that much - 8 grams, but the later pieces, like this one, weighed much less. This coin is from the last issue of Ban Liangs.\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985780777110,"sku":"x3294-w17089","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w17089.jpg?v=1659122594"},{"product_id":"w17003","title":"Nice bronze ban-liang, after Wen Di (180-157 BC), China - small thick characters, no rim Hartill 7.17)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo large Chinese characters Ban Liang (\"Half an ounce\"), small thick characters (lower part of liang is like a M), no rims or other marks \/ Blank, no rims. 23mm, 2.78 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #256ff; Hartill #7.17.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Chinese ounce (liang) weighs about 16 grams. 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To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985781104790,"sku":"x3289-w17003","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w17003.jpg?v=1659122604"},{"product_id":"w13993","title":"Nice bronze 4-zhu ban-liang, after Wen Di (180-157 BC), China - large thin characters (Hartill 7.17)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo large Chinese characters Ban Liang (\"Half an ounce\"), small characters (lower part of liang is like a M), no rims or other marks \/ Blank, no rims. 23mm, 2.72 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #256ff; Hartill #7.17.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chinese ounce (liang) weighs about 16 grams. 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It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985782022294,"sku":"x3275-w13959","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w13959.jpg?v=1659122628"},{"product_id":"w13950","title":"90 BC - W. Han dynasty. Nice copper Wu Zhu with a half-moon mark on obverse,  Wu Di (140-87 BC), China - Hartill #8.10","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo large Chinese characters  Wu Zhu, half-moon mark below the hole, outside rim \/ Blank, inside and outside rims. 25mm, 2.98 grams. Hartill #8.10.The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. 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It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985783365782,"sku":"x3248-w13817","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w13817.jpg?v=1659122664"},{"product_id":"w13718","title":"90 BC - W. Han dynasty. Nice copper Wu Zhu with a half-moon mark on obverse,  Wu Di (140-87 BC), China - Hartill #8.10","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo large Chinese characters  Wu Zhu, half-moon mark below the hole, outside rim \/Blank, inside and outside rims. 24.5mm, 2.61 grams. Hartill #8.10.The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985784774806,"sku":"x3229-w13718","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w13718.jpg?v=1659122693"},{"product_id":"w13710","title":"115-113 BC - W. Han dynasty. Very nice Chi Ze Wu Zhu with a very narrow rim,  Wu Di (140-87 BC), China - Hartill #8.6","description":"\u003cp\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu, no inside rims, outside rim \/ Blank, inside and narrow outside rims. 23.5mm, 2.03 grams. Issued ca.115-113 BC. Hartill #8.6. The Han records state that in 115 BC the mints in the capital were requested to cast Chi Ze coins, with one being worth five local coins. Only these were to circulate. Chi Ze means Red (or Shining) Edge, referring to the red copper showing when the edges were filed smooth. Some examples of this coin were found from the tomb of Liu Sheng, Prince of Zhongshan, who died in 113 BC. The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\". This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985784873110,"sku":"x3228-w13710","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w13710.jpg?v=1659122694"},{"product_id":"w13665","title":"73-33 BC - W. Han dynasty. Unlisted \"chicken eye\" Ji Mu Wu Zhu w\/half-moon, Emperor Xuan Di (73-49 BC) and Yuan Di (48-33 BC), China - cf. Hartill #10.29","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo Chinese characters  Wu Zhu, \"half-moon\" below the hole on obverse, no inside rims, outside rim \/ Inside and outside rims. 12mm, 0.58 grams. Issued ca.73-33 BC. Hartill #10.29 var. (without the half-moon on obverse).Rare, unlisted in Hartill.These tiny coins are commonly called \"chicken eye wu zhu\" (Ji Mu Wu Zhu). These are thought to have been issued during the reigns of Emperor Xuan Di (73-49 BC) and Emperor Yuan Di (48-33 BC), as they are commonly found in graves dating to this period. This piece is exceptionally nice, with complete and sharp legends - these coins are rare in such nice condition!The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985785790614,"sku":"x3223-w13665","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w13665.jpg?v=1659122702"},{"product_id":"w13659","title":"73-33 BC - W. Han dynasty. Unlisted \"chicken eye\" Ji Mu Wu Zhu w\/bar on obv., Emperor Xuan Di (73-49 BC) and Yuan Di (48-33 BC), China - cf. Hartill #10.29","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo Chinese characters  Wu Zhu, bar above the hole on obverse, no inside rims, outside rim \/ Inside and outside rims. 12mm, 0.58 grams. Issued ca.73-33 BC. Hartill #10.29 var. (without the half-moon on obverse).Rare, unlisted in Hartill.These tiny coins are commonly called \"chicken eye wu zhu\" (Ji Mu Wu Zhu). These are thought to have been issued during the reigns of Emperor Xuan Di (73-49 BC) and Emperor Yuan Di (48-33 BC), as they are commonly found in graves dating to this period. This piece is exceptionally nice, with complete and sharp legends - these coins are rare in such nice condition!The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. 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It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985812332694,"sku":"x2786-w14747","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w14747.jpg?v=1659123255"},{"product_id":"w14625","title":"Yan Huan Wu Zhu cash, late Eastern Han period, ca.150-220 AD, China - Hartill 10.27","description":"\u003cp\u003eYan Huan Wu Zhu cash, late Eastern Han period, ca.150-220 AD, China - Hartill 10.27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartially seen two Chinese characters \u003cem\u003eWu Zhu\u003c\/em\u003e (=5 Zhu), shallow outer rim \/ Blank, no rims. 26mm, 2.93 grams. Gratzer\/Fishman #B4.342; Schjoth #304; Hartill 10.27.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins are the late Wu Zhu coins are called \"Yan Huan Wu Zhu\" (\"Thread Ring Wu Zhu\"). They are official Eastern Han coins were modified in an interesting way. The existing official coins were cut into two pieces, a narrow outer ring and a smaller inner piece. Only one intact piece could be made from each official large Wu Zhu; the second piece could not be kept undamaged and was probably melted down. The value of the outer piece is thought to have been equal to that of the inner piece because both the inner and outer pieces are often found together. This modification was probably done officially, in time of economic trouble or coin shortage, to increase the amount of coins in circulation. These coins are found in graves dating to Emperor Huan Di and his successors, though the small inner coin might have circulated in later periods as well, so they can be dated to the late Eastern Han period (perhaps during the period of the anarchy which followed the weakening and the collapse of the Eastern Han), though it is likely they circulated in later times as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985812725910,"sku":"x2776-w14625","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w14625.jpg?v=1659123269"},{"product_id":"w19748","title":"25-220 AD - E. Han dynasty. 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To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985822326934,"sku":"x2599-w19748","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w19748.jpg?v=1659123532"},{"product_id":"w19738","title":"25-220 AD - E. Han dynasty. Bronze Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2) - with the additional vertical \"yi\" (\"1\") on obverse","description":"\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\", additional vertical character \"Yi\" below the hole (\"1\"), shallow outside rim \/ Blank, inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 3.39 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403var. (without the marks); Hartill 10.2var (see note on page 93); Schjoth 178var (without the marks).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tSome Wu Zhus from the Eastern Han dynasty period show a variety of marks or characters, either on obverse or the reverse. The system of placing these characters or \"stars\"  in different positions on the obverse was probably a way to mark a mint of a particular issue of coins - the system is undecipherable and is not yet understood.\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (252-20 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985822490774,"sku":"x2597-w19738","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w19738.jpg?v=1659123536"},{"product_id":"w19465","title":"25-220 AD - E. Han dynasty. Bronze Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2)","description":"\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\", shallow outside rim \/ Blank, inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 3.08 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403; Hartill 10.2; Schjoth 178.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (252-20 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. 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This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985823899798,"sku":"x2574-w19105","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w19105.jpg?v=1659123571"},{"product_id":"w18819","title":"25-40 AD - E. Han dynasty (25-220 AD), scarce Huo Quan cash of Emperor Guang Wu Di (25-57 AD), private issues, China - Hartill 9.65","description":"\u003cp\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Huo Quan (\"wealth\/money coin\") \/ Blank. Chiselled outside rim. 20.5mm, 2.17 grams. Hartill 9.65.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThe Huo Quan coins of Wang Mang were modified in later times - the outside rim was chiselled off.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThe coins of Wang Mang were produced for many years after his death (at least until 40 AD), probably mostly unofficially, under the Eastern Han dynasty. This was because the character quan contained two radicals, bai and shui, which happened to be the name of the village (Bai Shui) in Henan, where Emperor Guang Wu (the founder of the Eastern Han dynasty) was born. The light and small pieces with cruder calligraphy are attributed to the early Eastern Han period. Wang Mang (45 BC 6 October 23 AD), was a Han Dynasty official who seized the throne from the Liu family and founded the Xin (or Hsin, meaning \"new\") Dynasty, ruling AD 923. The Han dynasty was restored after his overthrow and his rule marks the separation between the Western Han Dynasty (before Xin) and Eastern Han Dynasty (after Xin). Some historians have traditionally viewed Wang as a usurper, while others have portrayed him as a visionary and selfless social reformer. Though a learned Confucian scholar who sought to implement the harmonious society he saw in the classics, his efforts ended in chaos. 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This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41986016149654,"sku":"x3295-w17090","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w17090.jpg?v=1659128333"},{"product_id":"w13955","title":"Bronze Wu Zhu with a bar above hole,  Wu Di (140-87 BC), China - Hartill #8.8","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo large Chinese characters  Wu Zhu, rim only above the hole, outside rim \/ Blank, inside and outside rims. 25mm, 2.51 grams. Hartill #8.8; Schjoth 115.This type with a removed outer rim is not listed in Hartill. The outer rim was probably removed in later times to reduce the weight of this type to adjust the weight of the heavy early Wu Zhus to the later lighter Wu Zhus (like the Nu Qian Wu Zhu's), or perhaps by someone trying to clip some copper off large Wu Zhus. Intresting good quality piece!The Three Offices of Shang Lin Park were the Office for Coinage, the Office for Sorting Copper, and the Office of Price Equalisation. Minting was now confined to the central authorities. These coins usually have a raised rim on the top of the hole on the obverse. Their quality was so high that forgery became unprofitable except to true artisans, great villains, or thieves. All earlier coins were to be melted down and the copper taken to Shang Lin.The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). 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Gratzer\/Fishman #B4.342; Schjoth #304; Hartill 10.27.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins are the late Wu Zhu coins are called \"Yan Huan Wu Zhu\" (\"Thread Ring Wu Zhu\"). They are official Eastern Han coins were modified in an interesting way. The existing official coins were cut into two pieces, a narrow outer ring and a smaller inner piece. Only one intact piece could be made from each official large Wu Zhu; the second piece could not be kept undamaged and was probably melted down. The value of the outer piece is thought to have been equal to that of the inner piece because both the inner and outer pieces are often found together. This modification was probably done officially, in time of economic trouble or coin shortage, to increase the amount of coins in circulation. These coins are found in graves dating to Emperor Huan Di and his successors, though the small inner coin might have circulated in later periods as well, so they can be dated to the late Eastern Han period (perhaps during the period of the anarchy which followed the weakening and the collapse of the Eastern Han), though it is likely they circulated in later times as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41986026176662,"sku":"x2773-w14619","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w14619.jpg?v=1659128487"},{"product_id":"w14357","title":"25-220 AD - E. Han dynasty. Bronze \"5 zhu\" (\"wu zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo large Chinese characters  Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\", shallow outside rim \/ Blank, inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 3.21 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403; Hartill 10.2; Schjoth 178.The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41986026340502,"sku":"x2764-w14357","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w14357.jpg?v=1659128491"},{"product_id":"w14273","title":"175-119 BC - W. Han dynasty. Nice bronze \"4 zhu\" ban-liang, after Emperor Wen Di (180157 BC), China - normal characters, no rims (Hartill 7.16)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo normal-sized Chinese characters  Ban Liang (\"Half an ounce\"), large characters (lower part of liang is like a M), no rims or other marks \/ Blank, no rims. 24mm, 1.88 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #256ff; Hartill #7.16.A Chinese ounce (liang) weighs about 16 grams. The earliest \"Ban Liangs\" weighed half that much - 8 grams, but the later pieces, like this one, weighed much less. This coin is from the last issue of Ban Liangs.The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41986026602646,"sku":"x2757-w14273","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w14273.jpg?v=1659128494"},{"product_id":"w14262","title":"Nice 4-zhu ban-liang, after Wen Di (180-157 BC), China - normal characters, no rims (Hartill 7.16)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo normal-sized Chinese characters Ban Liang (\"Half an ounce\"), large characters (lower part of liang is like a M), no rims or other marks \/ Blank, no rims. 24.5mm, 2.14 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #256ff; Hartill #7.16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Chinese ounce (liang) weighs about 16 grams. The earliest \"Ban Liangs\" weighed half that much - 8 grams, but the later pieces, like this one, weighed much less. This coin is from the last issue of Ban Liangs.The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. 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(without the marks); Hartill 10.2var (see note on page 93); Schjoth 178var (without the marks).Some Wu Zhus from the Eastern Han dynasty period show a variety of marks, either on obverse or the reverse. The system of placing the a \"star\" or \"stars\" (small blobs) in different positions on the obverse was probably a way to mark a mint of a particular issue of coins - the system is undecipherable and is not yet understood.The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. 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Bronze wu zhu cash, China (Hartill 10.2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), shallow outside rim \/ Blank, no inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 3.1 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403; Hartill 10.2; Schjoth 178.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42029644742806,"sku":"x4433-w11528","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w11528.jpg?v=1660662919"},{"product_id":"w8610","title":"Nice bronze ban-liang, after Emperor Wen Di (180-157 BC), W. Han, China - small characters, no rims (Hartill 7.16)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo large Chinese characters Ban Liang (\"Half an ounce\"), small characters (lower part of liang is like a M), no rims or other marks \/ Blank, no rims. 25.5mm, 2.80 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #256ff; Hartill #7.16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chinese ounce (liang) weighs about 16 grams. The earliest \"Ban Liangs\" weighed half that much - 8 grams, but the later pieces, like this one, weighed much less. This coin is from the last issue of Ban Liangs.The Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42029645856918,"sku":"x4447-w8610","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w8610.jpg?v=1660662941"},{"product_id":"w8796","title":"Bronze Wu Zhu cash w\/dot and \"wang\", Eastern Han, 25-220 AD, China","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), large dot below Wu and an additional sideway \"wang\" below the hole, shallow outside rim \/ Blank, no inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 2.8 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403; Hartill 10.2 var.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42029646512278,"sku":"x4456-w8796","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w8796.jpg?v=1660662955"},{"product_id":"w16358","title":"25-220 AD - E. Han dynasty. Bronze Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2) - scarce variety with a star on obverse!","description":"\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\" and a \"star\" inside \"Wu\", shallow outside rim \/ Blank, inside rim, shallow outside rim. 26mm, 2.49 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403var. (without the marks); Hartill 10.2var (see note on page 93); Schjoth 178var (without the marks).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tSome Wu Zhus from the Eastern Han dynasty period show a variety of marks, either on obverse or the reverse. The system of placing the a \"star\" or \"stars\" (small blobs) in different positions on the obverse was probably a way to mark a mint of a particular issue of coins - the system is undecipherable and is not yet understood.\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42029661454486,"sku":"x4648-w16358","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w16358.jpg?v=1660663246"},{"product_id":"w40431","title":"25-220 AD - E. Han dynasty. Bronze Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), China (Hartill 10.2) - with the additional \"Shi yi\" (=11) on obverse","description":"\u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (\"5 zhu\"), with a characteristic rounded \"Zhu\" and a mark \"11\" below the hole \/ Blank. 25mm, 2.68 grams. BM Chinese coins (Poole) #398-403var. (without the marks); Hartill 10.2var (see note on page 93); Schjoth 178var (without the marks).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"auto-style2\"\u003e \tSome Wu Zhus from the Eastern Han dynasty period show a variety of marks or characters, either on obverse or the reverse. The system of placing these characters or \"stars\"  in different positions on the obverse was probably a way to mark a mint of a particular issue of coins - the system is undecipherable and is not yet understood.\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThe Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (252-20 CE). Spanning over four centuries, the period of the Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the \"Han people\".\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tThis coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"NumisMallstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42036287471766,"sku":"x5128-w40431","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/products\/w40431.jpg?v=1660883017"},{"product_id":"w40439","title":"115-113 BC - W. Han dynasty. Unusual Chi Ze Wu Zhu with parts of characters off-flan,  Wu Di (140-87 BC), China - Hartill #8.5 var","description":"\u003cp\u003e \tTwo large Chinese characters Wu Zhu, no inside rims, outside rim \/ Blank, inside and narrow outside rims. 24mm, 3.86 grams. Issued ca.115-113 BC. Hartill #8.5 var\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tThe Han records state that in 115 BC the mints in the capital were requested to cast Chi Ze coins, with one being worth five local coins. Only these were to circulate. Chi Ze means Red (or Shining) Edge, referring to the red copper showing when the edges were filed smooth. Some examples of this coin were found from the tomb of Liu Sheng, Prince of Zhongshan, who died in 113 BC. The Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE). It was founded by the peasant rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the former regent Wang Mang. This interregnum separates the Han into two periods: the Western Han (206 BCE-9 CE) and Eastern Han (25-220 CE). 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