Genuine Dutch VOC Copper Duit Coin (1726–1794) | Circulated Colonial Era Coin | With Certificate of Authenticity & Historical Info Card | Dutch East India Company | "First New York Penny"

About this item

• Authentic Circulated Coin from 1726–1794: You will receive a genuine copper duit minted between 1726 and 1794 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC)—one of the most powerful trade entities of the early modern world. These coins circulated through Dutch colonies and maritime trade routes, including Asia and the Americas.
• Struck in the Netherlands for Global Trade: These coins were minted at various provincial mints in Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, and West Friesland, each bearing the distinctive VOC logo and possibly a regional mintmark. They were used in Dutch East Indies territories and even aboard VOC ships around the globe.
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity & Display Packaging: Each coin comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, along with a full-color historical information card and a coin holder for display and protection.
• Educational and Historical Significance: Often referred to as the “First New York Penny,” these coins are a window into 18th-century global trade, colonization, and maritime exploration. They make excellent teaching tools or display pieces for classrooms, museums, and collectors of colonial or maritime history.
• Each Coin is Unique – Historic Patina and Detail: These are genuine circulated coins, and no two will look exactly alike. Expect natural signs of age, historical wear, and unique patinas that make each piece one of a kind.
• Step back in time and hold in your hand a relic from the golden age of global trade. This Dutch VOC copper duit coin traveled across oceans and continents during the height of European colonial expansion. Whether you're a coin collector, history buff, or educator, this authentic artifact offers a direct connection to the voyages, economies, and empires of the 18th century. Add it to your collection or gift it to someone who appreciates true historical treasure.