{"product_id":"1746-voc-n-e-indies-duit-new-york-penny-dutch-east-india-co-ngc-genuine","title":"1746 VOC N.E. Indies Duit \"New York Penny\" – Dutch East India Co. – NGC Genuine","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fascinating piece connecting Dutch global commerce with early American monetary history, this \u003cstrong\u003e1746 copper duit\u003c\/strong\u003e was issued for the \u003cem\u003eVereenigde Oostindische Compagnie\u003c\/em\u003e (VOC) — the legendary Dutch East India Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the unmistakable intertwined \u003cstrong\u003eVOC monogram\u003c\/strong\u003e with the date \u003cstrong\u003e1746\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the reverse displays a \u003cstrong\u003eprovincial coat of arms\u003c\/strong\u003e — two rampant lions flanking a harp-bearing shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough originally Dutch colonial coinage rather than an official American cent, VOC duits became associated with the assortment of foreign copper coinage used as small change in early New York. NGC recognizes this collecting connection on its specialty \u003cem\u003eOld New York\u003c\/em\u003e holder, labeling this coin:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"VOC N.E. INDIES DUIT \/ NEW YORK PENNY \/ GENUINE\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example exhibits substantial circulation and an attractive dark brown, aged copper patina consistent with an 18th-century piece. Importantly, its authenticity has already been confirmed by NGC — one less concern for the collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1746\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dutch East India Company (VOC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGC Genuine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC Certification #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8356103-349\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialty label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old New York \/ New York Penny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine, circulated; no numerical grade assigned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: \"New York Penny\" is a historical and numismatic collecting designation on the NGC holder — this coin is fundamentally a Dutch VOC copper duit. It was not minted in New York, nor is it an official American penny. That distinction makes the story more interesting, not less.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lion Quality Coins \u0026 Currency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54784695402720,"sku":"994","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9382\/5504\/files\/PXL_20260831_171618982.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL_456d472e-e3fd-489d-8bcc-dd4eee28ac96.jpg?v=1789056891","url":"https:\/\/www.rarity-rack.com\/products\/1746-voc-n-e-indies-duit-new-york-penny-dutch-east-india-co-ngc-genuine","provider":"Rarity Rack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}