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2 Cash Negapatnam ND
1662 year| Copper | 2.02 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Dutch India |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1662 |
| Value | 2 Cash (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Rupee (1615-1785) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.02 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#420150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tamil inscription in three lines : 'Nakapattanam'
Script: Tamil
Lettering:
நா க ப
ட்ட ம
ன
Translation: Negapatnam
Comment
- Note: Previous Sch#1240b (Scholten)
Interesting fact
The 2 Cash coin from Dutch India, minted in Negapatnam in 1662, 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 valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
