1 Cash - Frederik III ND (1648-1670) front 1 Cash - Frederik III ND (1648-1670) back
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1 Cash - Frederik III ND

 
Lead 2.5 g -
Description
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
2.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#119775
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Uncrowned Slesvig lion, letter I below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: I

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Frederik III ND (1648-1670) from Danish India made of Lead weighing 2.5 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.