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1790 VOC Dutch East Indies Copper Duit NGC Penny
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This aggregated auction listing is being sold by HiBid in Coralville, Iowa. The current bid is $4 and 2 bids have been placed. BidProwl's deal score puts it at 8/100, which scores below the median for general surplus.
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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 com...