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 ...