{"product_id":"product-6","title":"VOC Copper Doit | Middelburg | 1756 | Dutch East India Company","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eAuthentic 18th-century trade coin of the Dutch East India Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eThis beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eVOC copper duit from 1756\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original piece of maritime history from the heyday of Dutch global trade. The obverse shows the iconic \u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eVOC monogram\u003c\/strong\u003e, flanked by two stars and above it the \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eMiddelburg mint mark\u003c\/strong\u003e: a small \u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"607\"\u003ecastle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the recognizable symbol of the Zeeland mint. Middelburg was one of the most important VOC establishments and played a crucial role in trade with Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e VOC copper duit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1756\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eMint location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middelburg (recognizable by the castle above the monogram)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e VOC monogram, mint mark (castle), year 1756\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coat of arms of Zeeland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eVOC duits were minted from the 18th century onwards to be used in the overseas trading posts of the Dutch East India Company. They had a dual function:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eLocal currency\u003c\/strong\u003e in Asian territories where the VOC was active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eSmall change\u003c\/strong\u003e for soldiers, sailors, and company personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eThe Middelburg mint, alongside Amsterdam and Zeeland, among others, was one of the main producers of VOC duits. Due to their intensive use, these coins often show wear, which is part of their charm and evidence of a eventful history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eThis 1756 duit is in circulated condition with clear dating and a well-recognizable VOC monogram.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiekhuys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56284603744600,"sku":"1252","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/9919\/1896\/files\/VOC.jpg?v=1764187740","url":"https:\/\/antiekhuys.nl\/en\/products\/product-6","provider":"Antiekhuys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}