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CHINA. Northern Dynasties (Zhou). 5 Wu Zhu, ND (574-76). Wu. VERY FINE. Hartill-13.30; FD-640; S-246. Obverse: "Wu Xing Da Bu" (The Large Coin of the Five Elements); Reverse: blank. A sharply detailed coin with light charcoal color.
According to Hartill, these coins were intended to be worth ten Bu Quans.