Original 1734 copper VOC Duit issued by the Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie), minted in Holland. These coins were used in the Dutch colonies including the East Indies and, notably, found their way to colonial North America — especially New York, which had strong early Dutch roots. Collectors often refer to this as the "New York Penny" due to its circulation in the Hudson River Valley and use in trade by Dutch settlers.
The obverse features the intertwined VOC monogram with the date and the provincial mintmark “H” for Holland. The reverse displays a crowned Dutch provincial coat of arms. Struck in copper, these coins were a vital part of early global commerce and represent the maritime reach of the VOC, one of the world’s most powerful trade empires of the 17th and 18th centuries. These duits hold strong historical significance as tangible remnants of Dutch exploration, colonization, and transoceanic trade.
➡️ You will receive the exact coin pictured.
A rich colonial piece for collectors of VOC, early American trade, or world exploration coins.
✔️ Collectors of VOC and Dutch East Indies coinage
✔️ Early American and New York colonial history enthusiasts
✔️ Fans of maritime trade, exploration, and 18th-century world commerce
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