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In a TV series during the National Period, we saw an impressive scene: a wealthy young master was kidnapped, and the kidnappers demanded that his family take out 900 yuan to ransom him. This huge ransom was almost unimaginably large for the people at that time. It is worth noting that the value of the ocean during the national period is equivalent to several thousand yuan today, and 900 yuan is still a huge expense for a wealthy family. This plot vividly shows the hard life of people in that era under economic pressure.
During the National Period, the ocean, as one of the currencies in circulation, had a unique historical value. The plot of blowing the ocean depicted in the TV series actually reflects people's way of distinguishing the authenticity of currency. Because the real ocean has a high silver content, it will make a sound when it blows, while the false ocean is doped with other metals and cannot blow sound. This traditional way of identifying counterfeit money became a means of dealing with counterfeit coins at the time, and it also reflected the economic and social conditions of the era.
There are many types of oceans, including the Spanish silver dollar, among others. Considering the price level at that time, in 1920-1925 in Shanghai, a piece of ocean could buy 30 catties of rice or 8 catties of pork. This reflects the scarcity of living goods and the importance of money at that time. The use of the ocean is not just a means of exchange, but a necessary tool for people to maintain their basic livelihoods.
Historically, the value of an ocean has fluctuated at different times, but in general, its value during the national period is quite high. If the value of the ocean is converted to the present, it may be equivalent to about 100 yuan. However, if these oceans are properly preserved, their ancient historical value may far exceed this amount in modern times, and may even reach tens of thousands or even millions of dollars. This presents us with a way to preserve history and culture, and it also provokes new thinking about the collection of ancient oceans.
Through the analysis of the plot of the TV series and the historical period, we have a deeper understanding of the living conditions of the people during the national period and the great value of the ocean at that time. These historical reflections allow us to better understand the past and guide us to better face the present and the future. At the same time, it reminds us that preserving the ancient ocean may not only be a matter of respect for history and culture, but also a potential economic investment. Cherishing history and understanding history also gives us more strength to move towards the future.
In this chapter full of historical temperature, you may have more memories of the national period or unique insights into the history of the ocean. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below, we look forward to hearing from you. If you like this article, please like and follow us, let's explore the long river of history and feel the changes of time. Thank you for reading!