Danish India, Tranquebar: Frederik V (1746-1766) AR Royaliner (UBJ-236; Gray-138

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Danish India, Tranquebar: Frederik V (1746-1766) AR Royaliner (UBJ-236; Gray-138; KM#147)

Obv: Crowned F5 monogram
Rev: Arms divides date, value above

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Great fun piece, showing a best attempt to create a credible local coinage as well as loyalty to the king (the Danish East India Company no longer existed at this time). Thinking of the finely decorated Mughal rupees and coppers, I doubt the Indians were impressed or even ready to accept them, unless they had a job in the colony.

Peter