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1 Cash - Christian VI Uncrowned ND
| Copper | 0.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Danish India |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VI (1730-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1730-1746 |
| Value | 1 Cash (1 Kas) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Royalin (1730-1818) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#382124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Uncrowned DAC monogram
Script: Latin
Lettering: DAC
Unabridged legend: Danish Asiatic Company
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exist.KM#133 has uncrowned C6 monogram (top image).
KM#A133 with crowned C6 monogram but uncrowned DAC monogram (bottom image).
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Christian VI (Uncrowned) ND (1730-1746) from Danish India made of Copper weighing 0.64 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Danish colonies in India during the 18th century. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively cheap metal at the time, the coin was still considered valuable and was widely used in trade and commerce. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Danish India.
