© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Frederik III ND
| Lead | 2.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Danish India |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1648-1670 |
| Value | 1 Cash (1 Kas) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Royalin (1730-1818) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 2.88 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#119760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lamb to right, with flag, symbol of Gotland, which was part of Denmark.
Interesting fact
The 1 Cash coin from Danish India, issued during the reign of King Frederik III (1648-1670), was made of lead, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it weighs only 2.88 grams, which is unusually light for a coin of its size and denomination. This is likely due to the fact that lead is a relatively soft metal, and it was difficult to produce coins with a consistent weight without the use of more advanced minting techniques. Despite its light weight, the coin still maintained its value as a form of currency in Danish India during that time period.
