1790 Dutch East Indies – VOC Duit
West Friesland 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 Duit was struck by the mint of West Friesland, one of the Dutch provincial mints authorized to produce coinage for VOC territories in Asia. During the 18th century, VOC coins circulated widely throughout the Dutch trading empire, including present-day Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia.
The coin reflects the global reach of the VOC, which dominated Dutch overseas trade during the 17th and 18th centuries and became one of the most influential commercial organizations in history.
Specifications
- Region: Dutch East Indies
- Issuer: Dutch East India Company (VOC)
- Year: 1790
- Denomination: Duit
- Mint: West Friesland
- Period: Colonial / Early Modern
- Metal: Copper
- Type: VOC Colonial Coinage
- Authenticity: Genuine
A fascinating piece of world history representing the age of European trade, colonial expansion, and the global influence of the VOC.
An excellent addition for collectors of colonial coins, Dutch coinage, and historical world currency.
