10 Cash - Christian VII 1768-1777 front 10 Cash - Christian VII 1768-1777 back
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10 Cash - Christian VII

 
Copper 6 g -
Description
Issuer
Danish India
King
Christian VII (1766-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1768-1777
Value
10 Cash (10 Kas) (⅛)
Currency
Royalin (1730-1818)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#382117
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned DAC monogram with denomination and date underneath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DAC
X. KAS
1770

Unabridged legend: Danish Asiatic Company

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in Danish India during the reign of Christian VII (1768-1777), and it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time.