© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Frederik III
1652 year| Lead | 3.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Danish India |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1652 |
| Value | 1 Cash (1 Kas) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Royalin (1730-1818) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 3.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#119668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D.B
1652
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Frederik III 1652 from Danish India made of Lead weighing 3.02 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Danish colonies in India during the 17th century. Despite being made of lead, which is a relatively inexpensive metal, the coin was still considered valuable and was used for everyday transactions. This highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Danish colonizers in using locally available materials to create currency that was both practical and valuable.
