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2 Cash - Christian VI ND
| Copper | 1.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Danish India |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VI (1730-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1730-1746 |
| Value | 2 Cash (2 Kas) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Royalin (1730-1818) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned "DAC" monogram, with value below flanked by dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DAC
·2·
Translation: Danish Asian Company
Interesting fact
The 2 Cash coin from Danish India, issued during the reign of Christian VI (1730-1746), was made of copper and weighed 1.56 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin was an important part of the currency system in Danish India during that time. It was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the Danish colonial presence in India. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the history of Danish India and the economic systems that existed during that period.
