1755 VOC Duit New York Penny Copper NGC Coin

1755 VOC Duit New York Penny Copper NGC Coin 1755 VOC Duit New York Penny Copper NGC Genuine This 1755 VOC Duit is a copper coin that served as an early form of currency in colonial America, earning the nickname the New York Penny due to its extensive use by Dutch settlers in the New Amsterdam region. Struck by the Dutch East India Company, the obverse features the crowned shield of West Friesland flanked by two lions, while the reverse displays the iconic VOC monogram above the 1755 date. This specific specimen has been encapsulated and certified as Genuine by NGC, featuring a special Old New York pedigree label that highlights its historical significance in American colonial commerce. The copper surfaces exhibit a dark, aged patina consistent with its centuries of history, making it a compelling piece for collectors of colonial era coinage. 1755 Netherlands East Indies VOC Duit New York Penny Copper NGC Genuine Condition: The item is professionally slabbed and designated as Genuine by NGC, indicating it maintains its original surface integrity without a numeric grade. The copper surfaces exhibit a dark chocolate brown patina with significant honest circulation wear, typical for a mid-18th-century utility coin. There is visible pitting and environmental oxidation consistent with age, though the primary design elements, including the VOC monogram and the 1755 date, remain clearly legible. The Holland provincial coat of arms on the obverse shows wear on the high points of the lions and shield but retains its distinctive silhouette. This coin was minted in the Holland province of the Netherlands for use by the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (Dutch East India Company). It is composed of copper and features a business strike type. Historically, these VOC duits were widely circulated in international commerce and frequently made their way to Dutch colonial settlements, such as New Amsterdam (New York), leading to their popular nickname as the New York Penny. This specific example has been certified and encapsulated by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) under the Old New York pedigree series. NGC, Numismatic Guaranty Company, VOC, New York Penny, Duit, 1755, Dutch East India Company, Netherlands East Indies, coin collecting, numismatics, slabbed coin, genuine, antique currency, copper coin NGC Graded Coin, New York Penny, VOC Duit, 1755 Dutch East India Company, Colonial Coinage, Rare Copper Coin, Numismatic Collectible, Netherlands East Indies Coin, Antique Currency, Historical Penny IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms.