1786 Dutch VOC coin and shipwreck encrustation beach finds

[JB Hunts]

Extreme NJ beach erosion swept in waves of iron shipwreck encrustations which after hammering them out included a few old ship spikes. I also found plenty of the usual Clad found from the early to mid 1900's,

But the standout find was this 1786 Dutch "Duit" coin from the Dutch East India Trading Company, which marked their coins with a distinctive interlocking "VOC" (Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie) on the obverse side. This coin was considered by many to be the "original penny" of the Colonies since the Dutch Royalists settled so mutch of the East Coast in the 1700's and these coins were widely circulated in New York, New Jersey, and many of the surrounding areas (many of the US' most prestigious East Coast Universities were founded by the Dutch Royalists). The coin represents a visual memory of the early 1600's formed VOC which was perhaps the most dominant trading company in Asia and the world at the time. It is a remarkable a snapshot into the history of one of the most remarkable multi faceted "Corporation" in the history of the 1600's to 1800's.... JB

 

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[scruggs]

Cool find!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Wow ... what a FANTASTIC find - congrats !

 

[Blak bart]

Banner stuff for sure....at least I think it is !! Congrats on the killer coin !!

 

[Digger RJ]

Extreme NJ beach erosion swept in waves of iron shipwreck encrustations which after hammering them out included a few old ship spikes. I also found plenty of the usual Clad found from the early to mid 1900's,

But the standout find was this 1786 Dutch "Duit" coin from the Dutch East India Trading Company, which marked their coins with a distinctive interlocking "VOC" (Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie) on the obverse side. This coin was considered by many to be the "original penny" of the Colonies since the Dutch Royalists settled so mutch of the East Coast in the 1700's and these coins were widely circulated in New York, New Jersey, and many of the surrounding areas (many of the US' most prestigious East Coast Universities were founded by the Dutch Royalists). The coin represents a visual memory of the early 1600's formed VOC which was perhaps the most dominant trading company in Asia and the world at the time. It is a remarkable a snapshot into the history of one of the most remarkable multi faceted "Corporation" in the history of the 1600's to 1800's.... JB

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[JB Hunts]

Banner stuff for sure....at least I think it is !! Congrats on the killer coin !!

Tks much! Yes, The Dutch East India Trading Company was incomparable in it's time, and they minted really unique coin designs!

 

[JB Hunts]

Banner stuff for sure....at least I think it is !! Congrats on the killer coin !!

Tks! It's a significant coin for what it represents!

 

[ARC]

Banner stuff for sure....at least I think it is !! Congrats on the killer coin !!

Agreed... banner all day... well done and congrats on a stellar find.
Its in fantastic shape as well.

 

[TORRERO]

Extreme NJ beach erosion swept in waves of iron shipwreck encrustations which after hammering them out included a few old ship spikes. I also found plenty of the usual Clad found from the early to mid 1900's,

But the standout find was this 1786 Dutch "Duit" coin from the Dutch East India Trading Company, which marked their coins with a distinctive interlocking "VOC" (Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie) on the obverse side. This coin was considered by many to be the "original penny" of the Colonies since the Dutch Royalists settled so mutch of the East Coast in the 1700's and these coins were widely circulated in New York, New Jersey, and many of the surrounding areas (many of the US' most prestigious East Coast Universities were founded by the Dutch Royalists). The coin represents a visual memory of the early 1600's formed VOC which was perhaps the most dominant trading company in Asia and the world at the time. It is a remarkable a snapshot into the history of one of the most remarkable multi faceted "Corporation" in the history of the 1600's to 1800's.... JB

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[Mackaydon]

Yes, its historic/educational value far exceeds its value as a coin; from the series 1753-1792.
Don in SoCal

 

[ArfieBoy]

N-I-C-E!!

 

[oldmxrat]

That's a super cool piece of history that I've never seen, congrats and thanks for posting!

 

[Almy]

Thanks for the background history. That makes it even more interesting. I had not seen one of these coins before nor known their significance. There are many Dutch names in our area of Eastern Canada, originating from emigrants from the NY-NJ area just after the Revolution. I had not known of the importance of their company.

 

[Gare]

AMAZING FIND you had a GREAT DAY !! Thankas for sharing with us

 

[JB Hunts]

Thanks for the background history. That makes it even more interesting. I had not seen one of these coins before nor known their significance. There are many Dutch names in our area of Eastern Canada, originating from emigrants from the NY-NJ area just after the Revolution. I had not known of the importance of their company.

Yes, the history of the Dutch Esast India Trading Company can not be emphad enough. From colonizing lands, trade, to producing their own monetary system, they were the the modern day equivalent of a Fortune 100 Company!