{"product_id":"product-12","title":"Authentic 18th-century VOC trade coin","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eThis beautiful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"330\"\u003eVOC copper duit from 1756\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an original piece of maritime history from the golden age of Dutch global trade. The obverse shows the iconic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"490\"\u003eVOC monogram\u003c\/strong\u003e, flanked by two stars, and above it the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"555\"\u003emint mark of Middelburg\u003c\/strong\u003e: a small\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"595\"\u003ecastle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the recognizable symbol of the Zeeland mint. Middelburg was one of the most important VOC settlements and played a crucial role in trade with Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"768\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"784\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVOC copper duit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"810\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"812\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1788\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"835\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCopper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"937\" data-start=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"937\" data-start=\"860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"875\" data-start=\"860\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMiddelburg (recognizable by the small castle above the monogram)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"938\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"940\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVOC monogram, mint mark (small castle), year 1788\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"1008\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCoat of arms of Zeeland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1145\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1145\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1317\" data-start=\"1146\"\u003eVOC duits were minted from the 18th century onwards for use in the overseas trading posts of the Dutch East India Company. They served a dual function:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1393\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1393\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003eLocal currency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Asian territories where the VOC operated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003eChange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor soldiers, sailors, and company personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1469\"\u003eThe Middelburg mint, along with Amsterdam and Zeeland, was one of the most important producers of VOC duits. Due to their intensive use, these coins often show wear, which is part of their charm and proof of an eventful history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1727\"\u003eThis 1788 duit is in used antique condition with a clear logo and coat of arms still visible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiekhuys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304968073560,"sku":"1257","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/9919\/1896\/files\/20251127-172236.jpg?v=1764448072","url":"https:\/\/antiekhuys.nl\/en\/products\/product-12","provider":"Antiekhuys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}