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Sean bienvenidos japonesasarqueológicos a una nueva entrega arqueológica, en esta ocasión hablaremos de la primera moneda japonesa atrás vez de los restos Arqueológicos y de evidencias históricas dicho esto pónganse cómodos que empezamos. - ¿Cuándo surge la moneda en Japón? La primera moneda, oficialmente nace en el año 708 d.c llamada Wadokaichin, mientras tanto que en otros continentes del mundo como china o en el próximo oriente ya se habían creado la moneda y los primeros sistemas monetarios. ¿Qué había antes del 708 d.c? Pues había dos protomonedas una en el año 660 d.c. otra en el año 683, habían tomado como modelo la moneda china de 621 d.c - ¿Cómo se llamaban las dos monedas anteriores al siglo VIII d.c? Fuhonsen data del año 683 d.c y fue descubierta en 1998 Mumonginsen datada del año 660 d.c - La moneda Mumonginsen coincide con la leyenda de la fundación del estado japonés por el primer emperador Jinmu Tennō, según la historiografía moderna lo consideran un personaje ficticio hay que tener en cuenta que toda leyenda tiene una base real. - ¿Qué emperadores podemos encontrar en esta cronología según la historiografía y los restos arqueológicos? Los emperadores eran Tenji y Tenmu tennō. ¿Dónde fueron encontradas dichas monedas? fueron halladas en las ruinas de Asukaile en la prefectura de Nara en el pueblo de Asuka. - ¿Conocían estas monedas?¿Qué opinan ustedes al respecto? Espero que os haya gustado y nos vemos en la próxima publicación de arqueología nipona. - 日本の考古学者は新しい考古学の記事を歓迎します。今回は、考古学的遺跡や歴史的証拠の代わりに、最初の日本のコインについて話します。 - 日本ではいつ通貨が出現しますか？最初の通貨は、和同開珀と呼ばれる西暦708年に正式に誕生しましたが、中国や中東などの世界の他の大陸では、通貨と最初の通貨制度がすでに作成されていました。西暦708年以前は何がありましたか？ええと、2つのプロトコインがありました。1つは西暦660年にありました。別の683年に、彼らは621ADの中国の硬貨をモデルとして採用しました。 .- 8世紀以前の2枚の硬貨は何と呼ばれていましたか？ 富本銭は西暦683年にさかのぼり、1998年に発見されました。 西暦660年のムモンギンセン ムモンギンセンの硬貨は、初代神武天皇による日本国家の建国の伝説と一致しており、現代の歴史学によれば、彼は架空の人物であると考えられており、すべての伝説には本当の根拠があることを考慮に入れる必要があります。 - 歴史学と考古学的遺跡によると、この年代学でどの皇帝を見つけることができますか？天武天皇は天武天皇と天武天皇でした。これらのコインはどこで見つかりましたか？奈良県のあすか町のあすかいれ廃墟で発見されました。 - これらのコインを知っていましたか？それについてどう思いますか？あなたがそれを気に入って、次の日本の考古学の出版物であなたに会えることを願っています。 - Japanese archaeologists are welcome to a new archaeological installment, this time we will talk about the first Japanese coin back instead of the Archaeological remains and historical evidence, having said that, make yourself comfortable, we begin. - When does currency emerge in Japan? The first currency was officially born in the year 708 AD called Wadokaichin, meanwhile in other continents of the world such as China or the Middle East the currency and the first monetary systems had already been created. What was there before 708 AD? Well, there were two proto-coins, one in the year 660 AD. another in the year 683, they had taken as a model the Chinese coin of 621 AD .- What were the two coins before the 8th century AD called? Fuhonsen dates back to 683 AD and was discovered in 1998. Mumonginsen dated to 660 AD The Mumonginsen coin coincides with the legend of the foundation of the Japanese state by the first emperor Jinmu Tennō, according to modern historiography they consider him a fictitious character, it must be taken into account that all legends have a real basis. - Which emperors can we find in this chronology according to historiography and archaeological remains? The emperors were Tenji and Tenmu tennō. Where were these coins found? They were found in the Asukaile Ruins in Nara Prefecture in the town of Asuka. - Did you know these coins? What do you think about it? I hope you liked it and see you in the next Japanese archeology publication.
1d6 Odd Foreign Coins
For when treasure in convenient mints is just too easy. 1. Iron rings - this smallest denomination coin belongs to a nation far across the sea. Even trading with them, though, these rings are small change. 2. Butterflies - this odd currency belongs not to a nation but to a thieves guild (or other underground faction). It is made by permanently attaching four coins of the realm together in a sort of square or clover shape. It is not legal currency, but has value in certain illegal transactions. Carrying it can also, of course, get you into trouble. 3. Bricks - so called because rather than being flat disks, these coins are rectangular and almost as thick as they are wide. Bricks come in different denominations, in varying sizes but all made of silver. The small alliance of nations who use Bricks are nearby, but not on the friendliest terms with your home region. However, the raw silver is of decent value. 4. Beads and Medallions - smaller and thicker than the average metal coins, these coins are made of dyed glass. They are the coin of a small, wealthy principality, where literally displaying one’s wealth has become quite fashionable. Merchants who accept these coins are most likely to trade in small, luxury items. 5. Golden Daggers - these slender gold coins are not uncommon to see in the northern part of your realm. They are the most used coin in the neighboring kingdom, whose odd manner of minting begins with slender metal rods. They aren’t commonly accepted except near the northern border, but it isn’t too difficult to find someone who will exchange them at a fair rate. 6. Silver Gems - so called because of their geometric design that resembles a cut gemstone, these coins are highly valuable. The empire from which they come has dissolved. The upper class of your realm romanticize the fallen empire’s glory days, and prize anything from it, including its odd currency. They can’t be spent like regular money, but to a collector they can be sold like valuable art.
Could you give me some ideas for currencies and the measurement of time, preferably both in a more dark fantasy setting involved with nature?
Currency and Time Measurement in a Dark Fantasy Setting
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Currencies
Leaf Coins: Thin, pressed coins made from the leaves of sacred trees. The type of leaf determines the coin's value, with rarer leaves being more valuable.
Bloodstones: A currency made from dark red gemstones that are said to be formed from the blood of fallen warriors.
Shadowshards: Small, dark crystals that absorb light and shimmer with a ghostly glow. They are collected at dusk and are traded as currency, often used in shadowy dealings. The more shadow a shard absorbs, the higher its worth.
Grave Dirt: A unique form of currency, this is literally dirt taken from sacred burial grounds. It is believed to contain the power of the dead. Merchants trade small pouches of it, and its value increases based on how many souls it has been touched by.
Wyrm Scales: Scales from mythical serpents that once roamed the land. Each scale has a distinct pattern and is highly valued due to its rarity and the protective magic it is said to bestow upon its holder.
Fungal Credits: Small, luminescent fungi that can be harvested at certain times of the year. Their glow indicates their value.
Measurement of Time
Moon Phases: Time is measured in moon phases, with each cycle representing a month. Each phase is associated with different rituals and events in nature, such as the “Blood Moon” for harvest and the “Waning Moon” for reflection and atonement.
Nightfall Cycles: Instead of days, time is counted in cycles of nightfall, where each cycle is divided into periods marked by darkness and light. A cycle may last for varying lengths of time based on seasonal changes, with longer nights in winter.
Sundrop Hours: Each hour is marked by the position of a special sundial that has been enchanted to reflect the essence of the sun. During certain times, the sundial emits a soft glow, indicating a magical time when rituals can be performed.
Eclipses: Significant events are measured by the number of eclipses that have occurred since a pivotal moment in history.
Blood Seasons: Time is divided into seasons based on nature’s cycles and the harvesting of life. For example, “Bloomspring,” “Darksummer,” “Crimsonfall,” and “Frostbite,” with each season lasting as long as it takes for specific plants to grow or animals to thrive.
Night’s Breath: This measures time through the cycles of natural events, such as the sounds of nocturnal creatures or the rustling of leaves in the wind. Each breath is a period marked by significant changes in the environment, like the blooming of nocturnal flowers.
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