Buy The First New York Penny VOC Copper Duit Coin Online!
These Copper Duit coins were struck by the Dutch East India Company from 1726 to 1794, and they are the most famous coins that the company minted. These coins were widely used during this time and became known as The First New York Pennies. We have these rare coins available with a mini coin album presentation which includes a certificate of authenticity that also tells the story behind these coins. Order these VOC Copper Duits online from Bullion Shark while they’re still in stock!
These Copper Duits were minted in the Netherlands, and used around the world for trade. They were still used long after the Dutch no longer controlled New Amsterdam, which later became New York. Because of this and their widespread popularity at the time, this coin became known as The First New York Penny. For this low price you can own a tangible piece of the history of New York, as well as the powerful Dutch East India Company.
These collector albums are the perfect addition to any rare coin collection, or a great gift for history buffs! These are all genuine VOC Copper Duits, certified by the ANA to be legitimate coinage. For being hundreds of years old these coins are in great condition, add these unique dutch coins to your collection while they’re still in stock.
Why Collect The First New York Penny VOC Copper Duit Coin?
- Certified by the ANA to be genuine VOC coins, struck in the Netherlands.
- These coins are hundreds of years old, and still in decent condition for a low price.
- You will receive this copper duit coin in a mini display album, along with a certificate of authenticity that tells the story and history behind the coin.
- These coins were widely used in what became modern day New York, making them a unique piece of history.
The First New York Penny VOC Copper Duit Coin Details:
Denomination: Duit (2 penning)
Composition: Copper
Years: 1726-1794
Mint: Netherlands
Weight: 3.1 grams
History: The VOC Copper Duit coin, also referred to as the first New York penny, holds a fascinating historical significance. The Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC), or the Dutch East India Company, issued these coins during the Dutch colonial period in the early 17th century. They were used extensively in trade, particularly in the Dutch colonies in the Americas, including New Amsterdam, which later became New York.
The VOC duit coins were small copper coins, often featuring the VOC monogram or other distinctive markings. They played a crucial role in the commerce of the time, facilitating transactions and trade across vast distances.
The connection to New York arises from the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam in the early 1600s. When the English took control of the colony in 1664, they renamed it New York, but the influence of Dutch culture, including currency, persisted for some time.
Today, these coins are prized by collectors and historians for their historical significance and the window they provide into the economic and colonial history of the era.
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