© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Cash - Nagapattanam Mint ND
| Copper | 1.15 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Dutch India |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1674 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Rupee (1615-1785) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Mint name is Tamil
Lettering: Nagapattanam
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Plain
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Nagapattanam MintInteresting fact
The 1 Cash coin from Dutch India, minted in Nagapattanam between 1662 and 1674, is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was not commonly used for currency in India at that time. Instead, most coins were made of silver or gold. The use of copper for this coin may have been a deliberate choice by the Dutch colonizers to create a distinct currency that would be easily recognizable and distinguishable from other coins in circulation. This coin's unique composition makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
