1751 VOC Dutch East Indies Duit – Holland – NGC Genuine
Own an authentic piece of colonial trading history with this 1751 VOC Dutch East Indies Duit, certified NGC Genuine. Struck for the Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, or VOC), this historic copper coin circulated throughout the Dutch East Indies during the height of one of the world's most influential trading enterprises.
Founded in 1602, the VOC was the first multinational corporation and played a pivotal role in global commerce, establishing trade routes that connected Europe with Asia. Duit coins were issued for everyday transactions and became an essential part of commerce across the Dutch colonial territories.
The obverse prominently features the iconic VOC monogram, one of the most recognizable symbols in colonial numismatics, along with the Holland provincial mint mark and the date 1751. These coins are highly collectible for their historical significance and connection to the Dutch Golden Age of international trade.
Certified Genuine by NGC, this coin has been authenticated as an original 18th-century issue, providing collectors with confidence in its authenticity. As a coin that circulated more than 270 years ago, it offers a tangible link to the era of sailing ships, global exploration, and colonial commerce.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Dutch East India Company (VOC)
- Year: 1751
- Province: Holland
- Region: Dutch East Indies
- Denomination: Duit
- Composition: Copper
- Grade: NGC Genuine
- Label: 2931
- Obverse: VOC monogram with date and provincial mint mark
- Authentic 18th-century colonial trade coin
- Over 270 years old
A fascinating addition for collectors of colonial coinage, world coins, Dutch history, and maritime trade memorabilia.
