Description
1789 Dutch East Indies VOC Copper Duit – Zeeland – Plain Edge – NGC Genuine
Own a genuine piece of 18th-century colonial history with this 1789 VOC Copper Duit, issued by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) for the Province of Zeeland. Professionally authenticated by NGC as Genuine, this historic colonial coin circulated throughout the Dutch trading empire during the late 18th century, connecting Europe with Asia through one of history’s most powerful trading companies.
Featuring the famous VOC monogram above the date 1789, this coin is an authentic survivor from the final decades of the Dutch East India Company, which would cease to exist just a decade later in 1799.
Coin Details
- Issuer: Dutch East India Company (VOC)
- Province: Zeeland
- Date: 1789
- Denomination: Copper Duit
- Edge: Plain Edge
- Composition: Copper
- Certification: NGC Genuine
- Official NGC holder for long-term protection
Condition
This coin has been professionally authenticated by NGC and encapsulated as Genuine, providing confidence in its authenticity and preservation.
- Clear VOC monogram
- Date 1789 visible
- Attractive aged copper surfaces with natural patina
- Securely housed in an official NGC holder
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The Dutch East India Company (VOC)
Founded in 1602, the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) became one of the world’s first multinational corporations and played a pivotal role in global trade across Asia, Africa, and Europe. The company established trading posts throughout the East Indies, Ceylon, South Africa, and beyond, issuing coins such as the Duit for everyday commerce within its vast colonial network.
The distinctive VOC monogram is one of the most recognisable symbols in colonial numismatics, representing centuries of maritime exploration and international trade.
About the Zeeland Duit
The Province of Zeeland, one of the seven provinces of the Dutch Republic, produced VOC coinage bearing its distinctive provincial attribution beneath the famous company monogram. The 1789 issue belongs to the closing years of VOC coin production before the company’s dissolution in 1799, adding historical significance to this late colonial issue.
The plain edge variety is a recognised type sought after by collectors specialising in VOC coinage.
Why Collect VOC Coins?
- Genuine 18th-century colonial coin
- Official NGC Genuine certification
- Historic 1789 issue
- Famous VOC monogram
- Zeeland provincial issue
- Excellent addition to colonial, maritime, and world coin collections
A wonderful opportunity to own an authentic coin from one of history’s greatest trading empires and a tangible reminder of the age of sail and global commerce.
