Niederlande Ostindien, Westfriesland. VOC Duit 1784 (Ohne mindestpreis)

Dutch East India Company (VOC) – Duit 1784 – West Friesland Chamber – Dutch East Indies – NGC Genuine

Offered is an original 1784 VOC Duit issued by the Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie – VOC) for circulation in the Dutch East Indies. Struck by the West Friesland Chamber (W. Friesland), this historic colonial copper coin has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) as Genuine, ensuring its authenticity and long-term preservation.

The holder identifies the coin as:

1784 VOC N.E. Indies Duit
West Friesland Chamber (W. Friesland)
NGC Genuine
Certification No. 8447944-028

The VOC, founded in 1602, was the world's first multinational corporation and one of the most influential trading companies in history. It controlled an extensive commercial empire spanning Europe, Africa, and Asia, issuing its own coinage for use throughout its overseas territories. VOC coins circulated extensively in present-day Indonesia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, India, and other regions connected to Dutch maritime trade.

The famous intertwined VOC monogram dominates the obverse, accompanied by the date 1784, making this one of the most recognizable colonial coin designs ever produced. Coins from the various VOC chambers—including West Friesland—are actively collected worldwide for their historical significance and connection to global trade during the Age of Sail.

This certified example represents an authentic artifact from the final decades of the Dutch East India Company, which ceased operations only a few years later in 1799. It is an excellent addition to collections focused on colonial history, maritime trade, and Dutch numismatics.

Specifications

Country: Dutch East Indies
Issuer: Dutch East India Company (VOC)
Chamber: West Friesland (W. Friesland)
Denomination: Duit
Year: 1784
Composition: Copper
Certification: NGC Genuine
Certification No.: 8447944-028

Ideal for collections of:

Dutch East India Company (VOC)
Dutch colonial coinage
Dutch East Indies
Indonesian historical coins
Maritime trade history
Colonial world coins
NGC-certified coins
Dutch Republic coinage
Copper coin collections
Historical numismatics

The photographs show the exact NGC-certified coin you will receive.

The coin will be carefully packaged and shipped fully insured with Track & Trace. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and accurately represent the condition of this historic Dutch East India Company VOC copper coin.