Ancient China | Wu Zhu

Ancient China | Wu ZhuHistory of the Artifact The Bronze Wu Zhu coins are among the most historically significant currencies in ancient China, introduced during the Western Han Dynasty under Emperor Wu of Han in 118 BCE. Their name, "Wu Zhu" (), refers to their standardized weight, with "zhu" being an ancient Chinese unit of measure. These coins symbolized a major step toward a unified monetary system in China and remained in circulation for centuries, reflecting their

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