DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY COINS.


DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY COINS.


An extensive series of coins were struck for general circulation in the east by the Dutch East India Company at mints in their homeland itself. The provincial mints of Holland, Utrecht, Zeeland, Gelderland and Overysesel issued `Ducatoons` and these coins were popularly known as `silver riders`. The obverse side of the coins bore a cuirassier on horseback and the provincial monogram below with an inscription. The coins of the other provincial mints had the names of the State-General supported by two lions and below it there was the monogram `VOC` in an ornamental frame that represent the Company. Above the crown of the arm the date was etched and this side also includes an inscription.

Obverse.
Reverse.

 These coins were issued for the use of the Company. These coins contained the standing Pallas (later known as Neerlandia), the date and an inscription. The other side of the coin bore the arms of the State-General, the value, the monogram of the Company and an inscription followed by the name of the issuing province in an abbreviated form. In 1726, copper `Doits` were also issued for the company and half `Doits` in 1749.these coins contained the crowned shield of the issuing province on one side and the `VOC` monogram of the company on the other.

 
4 Pieces Of Dutch East Indies Company Copper Coins Packed In A Folder Sold For RM68.00 Available At Dickson Niew Collection Corner.


2 comments:

  1. Hi Dickson,
    Interesting coins.
    Wonder why many were minted without rims and off-centered?
    The smaller ones look like tokens.
    A very impressive holder you have to set the coins together.
    Thanks a lot, Dickson :)

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  2. Whycollect,
    This is a joint venture project with a Singaporian dealer.
    I hope these will promote more local, new and up coming collectors to be interested in Malay states,Portugese and Dutch coinages that were once circulated in Malacca.

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