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 1790 VOC DUIT  **COLONIAL AMERICA COIN - NEW YORK**
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Description

The listing, 1790 VOC DUIT **COLONIAL AMERICA COIN - NEW YORK** has ended.

You will receive these 3 authentic high quality coins: THESE COME WITH A PRINTED HISTORY!


1790 DUIT -About the size of a modern US Nickel and carried the value of 1 cent.

Front: V.O.C. dated 1790 with a STAR above
Back: 2 Lions facing a shield with a large crown directly above.

Quality: High, very very detailed, very little wear .., very raised features.

Size: About the size of a modern US Quarter.

Metal: Copper


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Here is the History;

When Manhattan was settled by the Dutch, there was no national mint, so colonists circulated the copper "Duit," the standard coin denomination in Holland now widely renowned as the original "penny." Also called the "New York Penny".

The copper coin issued by the Dutch East India Company, was frequently used in circulation as a cent, earning it the title of "New York's First Cent." The Dutch negotiated with the Shinnecock Indians to buy the entire island of Manhattan for the equivalent of a bag of 9,600 Duits!


Collectors seek these coins in excellent condition, and pay higher prices for better grade coins.

Questions & Comments
Original
Great set!
May 31st, 2013 at 6:38:31 PM PDT by
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Did you know that when the Dutch purchased Manhattan it was for the equivalent of $24?
Jun 3rd, 2013 at 4:37:17 PM PDT by
Original
Yes, it was used world wide and in new york, but it is not in the red book of us coins, because it is from the netherlands....
Jun 4th, 2013 at 10:42:20 PM PDT by
Original
I still do not like those books. lol ;)
Jun 5th, 2013 at 1:19:56 AM PDT by
Original
Spanish and mexico silver coins and copper coins were used also in the u.s.a. before 1776!!!
Jun 4th, 2013 at 10:43:52 PM PDT by
Original
Indeed, like silver 6 pence coins...and the famous Spanish coin 8 Reales! I may have to list a few of those too. Thanks!
Jun 5th, 2013 at 1:19:11 AM PDT by
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nice coin
Jun 5th, 2013 at 9:33:40 AM PDT by
Original
Thanks!
Jun 8th, 2013 at 3:50:30 AM PDT by
Original
Please know this auction is for 1 coin!!!!!
Jun 8th, 2013 at 3:52:06 AM PDT by
Original
very very nice F&W plz fan back if you haven't already also check out my listings thanks and happy bidding/listing
Jun 8th, 2013 at 3:17:39 PM PDT by

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