The Jin Dynasty in history is like a rich and colorful picture, showing the unique style of multi-ethnic integration. In the economic sphere, the monetary development of this period was no less remarkable. So, what was the development of money in the two Jin dynasties?Today we will explore the monetary story of the Jin Dynasty.
1. Inheriting the Three Kingdoms, the coins are colorful.
The Jin Dynasty, which was divided into two periods, the Western Jin Dynasty and the Eastern Jin Dynasty, inherited the monetary style of the Three Kingdoms period. During the Wei and Jin dynasties, there were many types of currencies and different shapes. Due to the multi-ethnic integration at that time, the currencies of different regions were also circulated with each other in economic exchanges.
According to historical records, the scale and quantity of currency minted during this period were unprecedented. In market transactions, coins are piled up, and it is not uncommon to use money in cars. This trend of large-scale coinage not only indicates the economic prosperity of the time, but also reflects the unique scene of the monetary system of the Jin Dynasty.
2. Iron money is in charge, and the material of money is changing.
At the beginning of the Jin Dynasty, due to the long-term war, metal resources became particularly precious. Iron became one of the main coinage materials, so a large number of iron coins appeared. According to historical records, tens of millions of catties of iron were even used to mint currency at that time. The use and circulation of these iron coins had a profound impact on the economic development of the Jin Dynasty.
3. The "fashion" and "culture" of coins
The coins of the Jin Dynasty were not only monetary tools, but also reflected the social customs and cultural characteristics of the time. The scholars were self-respecting and despised the merchants. However, many of them are also businessmen, and do not disdain business because it is a lowly business.
For example, the famous man Wang Rong, who has many gardens, personally holds chips to settle accounts, and is very busy day and night. The family has good plums, and I am afraid that the buyer will have a good seed, so I will drill through the plum core and sell it on the market. This fully demonstrates the close connection between the scholars and commerce and the pursuit of money at that time.
4. Business prosperity and the phenomenon of "money ghosts".
When Shi Chong was the assassin of Jingzhou, he used his power to rob foreign envoys and merchants, and accumulated wealth and became very rich. The family has more than 30 districts, more than 800 slaves, and a large number of treasures, money and farms. This phenomenon was not unique, as the ruling class at the time generally pursued money and material comforts, and the Jin Law even stipulated that money could be used to atone for crimes up to the death penalty. The ruling class of the Jin State loved money and only sought money, and later generations also called the "money ghost", and this phenomenon also had a profound impact on the social atmosphere.
5. Grain cloth: a new definition of money.
In ancient China, grain and cloth were used as currency and circulated in the market, which appeared as early as the Western Han Dynasty. By the time of the Western Jin Dynasty, the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the Northern and Southern Dynasties in China, this situation became more prominent. This is a sign that the definition of money is changing, and people are beginning to accept other forms of monetary exchange in addition to metal money.
The form of monetary development in the Jin and Jin dynasties not only shows the economic prosperity and multi-ethnic exchanges and integration at that time, but also reveals the changes in social atmosphere and the unique appearance of culture. During this period, the phenomenon of "money ghosts" and the circulation and use of grain cloth as currency added a new chapter to China's ancient monetary system. By understanding this history, we can gain a deeper understanding of the economic, social, and cultural characteristics of the Jin Dynasty.