Two large Chinese characters Wu Zhu (=5 zhus), no inside rims, outside rim / Blank, inside and narrow outside rims. 24.5mm, 2.1 grams. Issued ca.115-113 BC. Hartill #8.6. SKU T341-12095.
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.