© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Frederik III ND
| Lead | 2.86 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 | 2.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#119768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Elephant left, with raised trunk.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Frederik III ND (1648-1670) from Danish India made of Lead weighing 2.86 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.
