| Dynasty: | China Northern Ch'i Dynasty (550-557 AD) | Ruler: | Wen Hsuan Ti (Kao Yang) |
| Reigned: | 550 AD - 559 AD |
| Denomination: | Bronze constant equity 5-Shu |
| Obverse: | "CH'ANG PING WU SHU" (Wu-shu of constant equity) in an attractive seal script. |
| Reverse: | Blank |
| Reference: | S 242 |
| Weight: | 3.8 gms |
| Diameter: | 24.7 mm |
NORTHERN CH'I DYNASTYThe Northern Ch'i Dynasty was founded by Wen Hsuan Ti, the son of a general who helped overthrow the Northern Wei in 535 A.D. and the Eastern Wei in 550 A.D.. They existed alongside the Northern Zhou Dynasty, which was established under similar circumstances by a different general, until conquered by them in 577 A.D. |
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