Lot 2221

Sale 85 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Danish India, Tranquebar, Christian IV, (1620-1648), lead cash (kas), c. 1636, obv. DA/NISB/ORG, rev. ST./[I]ACO/B, (Gray 8, KM.16). Off centre on the reverse, otherwise very fine and rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 62 (lot 872). The ship's name on this coin was Sankt Jacob. It arrived in Tranquebar on September 3, 1636, but wrecked in 1640, 16 were drowned and the cargo was lost.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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