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1790 VOC Dutch East Indies Copper Duit NGC Penny
1790 VOC Dutch East Indies Copper Duit New York Penny NGC Genuine
This 1790 VOC Dutch East Indies copper duit is a remarkable piece of history, famously known as the "New York Penny" due to its circulation in New Amsterdam during the colonial era. Struck in copper, the obverse features the iconic monogram of the Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie), while the reverse displays the crowned coat of arms of the province of Zeeland supported by two lions. This specific coin has been professionally certified and encapsulated by NGC, labeled as "Genuine" to verify its status as a colonial-era artifact. These copper coins were widely used in international trade and represent the deep historical connection between Dutch commerce and early American currency. This coin is presented in an NGC holder featuring the "Old New York" special label, making it a highly desirable addition for collectors of colonial coinage and Dutch maritime history.
1790 VOC Dutch East Indies Copper Duit NGC Genuine New York Penny
Condition: This copper coin is encapsulated by NGC and designated as Genuine. The surfaces display a dark brown patina consistent with its age, with visible circulation wear and typical environmental marks for copper coinage of this era. The central devices, including the VOC monogram and the date 1790, remain clearly legible despite the wear. The coat of arms on the reverse retains its primary shapes and crowning details.
Mint: Utrecht Mint (indicated by the coat of arms of the province of Utrecht).
Metal Content: Copper.
Historical Context: Struck for use in the Dutch East Indies by the United East India Company (VOC), these coins also circulated in early colonial New York, earning them the nickname New York Penny. They represent a significant link between Dutch maritime trade and early American colonial commerce.
Strike Type: Business Strike.
Grading: NGC Genuine.
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