1749: The established current price for a male captive at the Danish fort of Christiansborg on the Gold Coast was set at 6 ounces of gold or 96 rixdaler.

1749: The established current price for a male captive at the Danish fort of Christiansborg on the Gold Coast was set at 6 ounces of gold or 96 rixdaler. Payments were typically made using a standardized assortment of goods, including muskets, gunpowder, Danish brandy, and various types of Indian textiles like calico and gingham. Iron and copper bars, cowrie shells, and pewter basins were also essential components used to reach the required value. Strict commercial deductions were mandated for physical defects, such as a missing tooth, which reduced the captive’s price by four rixdaler.