1752 Dutch East Indies – VOC 1/2 Duit
Utrecht Mint • Netherlands East India Company (VOC) • Genuine
A historic colonial coin issued for circulation in the Dutch East Indies by the powerful Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie – VOC).
This 1/2 Duit was struck at the Utrecht Mint in the Netherlands for use throughout the VOC's extensive trading territories in Asia, particularly in present-day Indonesia. VOC coinage played an important role in commerce during the 18th century, connecting European trade networks with markets across the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia.
The coin represents the global influence of the VOC, one of history's most powerful trading companies, which controlled major maritime trade routes during the colonial era.
Specifications
- Region: Dutch East Indies (Netherlands East Indies)
- Issuer: Dutch East India Company (VOC)
- Date: 1752
- Denomination: 1/2 Duit
- Mint: Utrecht
- Metal: Copper
- Period: Colonial / Early Modern
- Type: VOC Colonial Coinage
- Authenticity: Genuine
A fascinating historical artifact from the age of global trade, colonial expansion, and the rise of European commercial empires.
An excellent addition for collectors of VOC coinage, Dutch colonial coins, and world history collections.
