Since ancient times, because of its rarity, it has always been at the top of gold and silver with its incomparable value, whether it is circulated as currency, or sold as jewelry, its own value has always stood tall and is deeply loved by people.
Nowadays, one gram is worth three or four hundred yuan, and the fluctuation is not large, which shows the value retention of **. Even, some people will buy** as an option for investment.
In modern society, paper money is widely used, but in ancient times, ** was a common currency. But because of its enormous value, only the wealthy can afford it.
After the demise of China's feudal society, it entered a period of turmoil, especially the ** period, when prices soared and the currency depreciated seriously, but there were still people who hoarded frantically.
So, how much is the **period** worth now? * Because of its unique appearance, it is named "yellow croaker", of which the lighter one is called "small yellow croaker" and the heavier one is called "big yellow croaker".
Comparatively, "big yellow croaker" has a higher value retention, so it is more popular. Although ** is a metal currency in circulation, due to the inconvenience of carrying and the fact that most items are not high, it will only be used when buying large or expensive items.
* The price level of the period has climbed to its peak, and even basic daily necessities and food have been sold at a high price**. For example, a piece of oil cake can be sold for 8 yuan, and 100 yuan can't even buy a chicken.
In this context, ** has gradually become the main currency in circulation, and street transactions are often mediated. The depreciation of the currency makes the salary level of the ** period look very high, taking the well-known literati Lu Xun as an example, his manuscript fee and university faculty and staff are combined, about three big yellow croaker, which can almost buy a courtyard house at that time.
Such an income level allowed him to support a dozen people, and it can be seen that the treatment of literati at that time was quite generous, compared with the ordinary working class, it was simply a world of difference.
At that time, the value of ** was still valued by people, and many people did not hesitate to spend a lot of money to hoard. When the war or the whole family moves, ** is the most reassuring property, because no matter where you go, you can exchange it for paper money.
Such a market environment has made many businessmen who buy and sell ** rich. They make a lot of money by selling at a low price**. During the ** period, there were many such businessmen who made their fortunes as a result.
However, in times of war, no one wants to buy and sell, merchants can't make money, and even attract the covetousness of the army because of their wealth. Those who hoard ** will be much better off than ordinary people if they can protect their wealth.
Legend has it that there was a big family in the middle of the road who left three boxes of "big yellow croaker" for descendants. After the founding of the People's Republic of China and social stability, these three boxes of "big yellow croaker" were exchanged for 90,000 yuan in cash.
At that time, there were very few households with 10,000 yuan, which shows that the value of ** can not be ignored. So, how much was a "big yellow croaker" worth at that time? It is said that the "big yellow croaker" in the ** period weighed about 300 grams, and each gram was worth about three or four hundred yuan.
Converted, the value of a "big yellow croaker" is between 100,000 and 120,000. No wonder Lu Xun can buy a courtyard house with a month's salary.
*'s value is not due to its rarity, but to its difficulty in mining and replicating. Although in different historical periods, the highest has fluctuated, reaching about 500 yuan per gram at the highest time, and remaining at more than 300 yuan at the lowest, it has always been known as the most stable
Today, China has entered a phase of stable development, and is no longer used as a currency, but is seen more as an investment and collectible item. The former "big yellow croaker" has become a memory of an era and the best witness of history.