Mirrored Frederik IV. 1 kas.
Frederik IV's 1 kas from
Tranquebar KM 124 is among the most common Tranquebar coins.
There are many variants of Frederik IV's 1 kas coin
(KM No. 124), so many that it is confusing. So far, I have found 20 different stamp
variants. One of these stands out. It is a coin where DOC on the
backside is mirrored.
Variants of coins from Trankebar with mirrored numbers and letters are not uncommon. It is seen on lead coins from Christian
IV and Christian V. and on 4 kas copper coins from
Christian VI, Christian VII and Frederik VI.
Finally the 4 kas coins from Christian VII. and Frederik VI. where F4 are
written as VI instead of IV are also considered coins with mirrored writing.
The many mirrored numbers and letters on Tranquebar coins are probably due to the fact that the Indian stamp cutters have not been
completely familiar with the European figures and letters.