Dynasty: | China - Western Wei (535-556 AD) | Ruler: | Emperor Wen |
Reigned: | 540 AD |
Denomination: | Wu Zhu (5 Zhu) |
Obverse: | Broad outer rim. "Wu Zhu" |
Reverse: | Blank |
Reference: | Sch 253, Hartill 10.25 |
Weight: | 2.2 gms |
Diameter: | 22.1 mm |
Western WeiWestern Wei was initiated by a general of the Northern Wei, following a military coup, and was re-named Northern Zhou in the second generation. In 581 AD the last emperor was forced to abdicate in favour of his uncle, who established the Sui. |