{"product_id":"1792-dutch-east-india-company-voc-copper-1-duit-colonial-copper-coin-copy","title":"1736 Dutch East India Company (VOC) Copper 1 Duit Colonial Copper Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1736 Dutch East India Company (VOC) Copper 1 Duit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to 1736, this original copper 1 Duit is a surviving piece of early 18th-century history from the Dutch East India Company, one of the most influential maritime trading organizations of its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1602, the Dutch East India Company, known by its famous VOC initials, operated a vast network of merchant ships, trading posts, and commercial settlements connecting Europe with Asia. Its activities helped shape international commerce during the great age of sailing ships and colonial expansion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne side of this coin features the distinctive interlocking VOC monogram, accompanied by the date 1736. The opposite side displays the crowned heraldic lion of Holland within a shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNearly three centuries old, this coin retains recognizable historical details beneath a dark, naturally aged surface. Its visible wear and patina reflect the passage of time, giving it the unmistakable character of an early copper coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating collectible for enthusiasts of maritime history, colonial-era coinage, and the Dutch East India Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1736\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Dutch Republic, Province of Holland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued for: Dutch East India Company (VOC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: 1 Duit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: Approximately 21.6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Period: Early 18th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Drac Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67646087430418,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/1259\/0354\/files\/FullSizeRender_8068736b-7733-48c3-80f6-0ca2aa9ad5e1.heic?v=1793106955","url":"https:\/\/dracstudios.net\/products\/1792-dutch-east-india-company-voc-copper-1-duit-colonial-copper-coin-copy","provider":"Drac Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}