1758 Dutch Republic (United Provinces of the Netherlands) Dutch East India Company 2 Stuiver silver coin Hightlights: 1. A reliable witness to Dutch trade history, and collectible value more inclined toward cultural rather than economic aspects. 2. Graded NGC AU58, most circulation coins have undergone centuries of use, and well-preserved high-grade examples are fewer. Coin Story: This coin was minted during the Dutch Republic (United Provinces of the Netherlands) period, in 1758, which was the mid-18th century when the Netherlands was still a European trade powerhouse. Although its peak had passed, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) still dominated Asian spice, textile, and slave trade. The VOC was the world's first multinational company, enjoying national-level powers such as signing treaties and issuing currency. This 2 Stuiver silver coin was likely minted for VOC colonial trade, commonly used for small transactions in the East Indies, New York (then New Netherland colony), and similar locations. The Stuiver is 1/20 of the Dutch Guilder. As a daily circulation coin, it symbolizes the economic vitality of the Netherlands transitioning from the 17th century Golden Age to the Enlightenment era, while also reflecting the dark side of colonial expansion, such as exploitation and trade monopoly. For history enthusiasts, this is not just a coin, but a microcosm of Dutch imperialism, with educational and cultural value, especially when discussing European colonial history.