In our lives, there are always some unexpected things that happen that make us marvel at how big and wonderful the world is. Sometimes, these things are within reach, such as picking up a famous painting in the garbage heap or finding an ancient tomb in the basement. And sometimes, theseGonzoHidden in the details of our daily lives, only the baptism of time will be revealed. Today, we're going to talk about a story that happened in 1978Gonzo, that isShanghaiThe cleaner is inSeptic tanksMore than 2,300 pieces were dug upSilver Dollar, which also includes a misprint of SpainSilver Dollar, with a valuation of over 10,000. What's going on here? theseSilver DollarAnd from the **? They are important to our history andCultureWhat's the point?
A scorching summer day in 1978,ShanghaiThe Huangpu District Cleaning Management Station began on Dagu Road near the Chengdu bathroomSeptic tanksExpansion works were carried out to improve local sanitation and sanitation. ThisSeptic tanksIt was once run by a wealthy Japanese businessmanBathhouseof sewerage facilities, which were later aShanghaiThe rich second generation took over the business, but it went out of business because of poor management. Over time, it gradually turned into a garbage dump with an unpleasant smell. In order to ensure that the residents of the neighborhood can enjoy a clean and comfortable living environment, brave cleaners stepped forward and worked hard to endure the scorching heat and stench.
During the excavation, a young worker named Xiao Zhao accidentally found two cylindersSilver Dollarand Qing Dynasty silver ingots. Faced with such an amazing wealth in front of him, Xiao Zhao's heart was moved, and he wanted to secretly keep it for himself. However, Lao Liu, the eldest cleaner, firmly believes that the money should be handed over to the state. So, Lao Liu did not hesitate to report the situation to the leaders and told the other workers to strictly protect the site. Xiao Zhao was unwilling at this time, and he scuffled with Lao Liu, which attracted the attention of other workers. Everyone rushed to persuade the fight, and followed Lao Liu's instructions and used a baffleSeptic tanksFence it off. Lao Liu's report quickly attracted the attention of the leaders of the higher-level environmental sanitation bureau, and they immediately contacted himCultural relicscustodian committee and report the situation truthfully. Cultural relicsThe department also quickly rushed to the scene and began to do thisSilver DollarConduct inventory and identification.
After identification, the cleaners found that the first jar contained 1,300 Mexican silver coins, while the second jar contained 1,001 Spanish silver coins, and among those coins was a misprinted Spanish silver coin with a valuation of more than $10,000. These coins have been minted over a wide period of time, with the earliest dating back to 1773 Spanish silver coins and 1846 Mexican silver coins. ThisSeptic tanksIt has become an incredible treasure trove and a valuable resource for archaeologists to study.
Many people will wonder why there are so many foreign countriesCurrencyIn ChinaSeptic tanksWhat about inside? In fact, as early as the Ming Dynasty, foreign countriesSilver DollarIt has already begun to circulate in China. Historical records show that during the Ming Dynasty, due to the eastward expansion of foreign and Western colonial forces, a large number of foreign countriesSilver DollarIt flowed into China, especially in coastal areas such as Fujian and Guangdong. Hence theseSilver DollarThe presence is not surprising.
As for theseSilver DollarHow to bury inSeptic tanksArchaeologists speculate that there are two possibilities. The first possibility is these two cylindersSilver DollarIt was buried at different times. First cylinder MexicoSilver DollarIt may be that a wealthy Japanese businessman is in chargeBathhouseHe may have hidden the money for fear of war or other reasons. Second cylinder SpainSilver DollarProbablyShanghaiThe rich second generation took over the businessBathhouseafter being buried. He may have had similar concerns or other purposes, to keep his wealth hidden.
theseSilver Dollarto our history andCultureSignificant significance. First of all, they are powerful physical evidence, which can help to study historical events such as economic exchanges between China and foreign countries, imperialist aggression, etc. theseSilver DollarIt reflects the complex relationship between China and Western countries at that time, with both cooperation and conflict, both interests and contradictions. Secondly, theseSilver DollarIt is also preciousCultureheritage, showing the different countries and regionsCurrencyCultureand aesthetic style. The patterns and patterns they cast haveAestheticsValue, but also has political, religious, ethnic and other significance. Finally, they are interesting educational resources to go through theseSilver DollarThere are many colorful historical stories that reveal the causes, results, lessons and revelations of history.
Anyway, thisGonzoLet us sigh at the size of the world, and there are no surprises. theseSilver DollarNot only the ** of wealth, but also the history andCulturetestimony. They reveal China's historical ties to foreign countries, as well as a variety of themCultureand the exchange and collision of values. This story also reminds us to cherish historyCultureheritage, to protect our historical memory and precious resources. At the same time, it also makes us understand that miracles sometimes happen in our seemingly ordinary lives, and we never know what the next discovery will be. So, let's stay curious and open-minded and continue to explore and discover the wonders and treasures of this colorful world.