Netherlands, Gelderland Duit 1731 (No reserve price)

VOC – Gelderland – Dutch 1731 Duit 1731 – Harderwijk – Jacobus Vos Northern Netherlands – Republic of the Seven United Netherlands – Gelderland – Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) Copper VOC duit from 1731, struck in the provincial mint of Gelderland in Harderwijk, intended for trade and payments in the overseas territories of the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie. Historical background The VOC, founded in 1602, grew in the 17th and 18th centuries into one of the world's leading trading companies. For payments in its Asian trading areas the company had copper duits produced in various Dutch provincial mints. These coins were shipped to Asia and circulated among others in the Dutch East Indies, where they played an important role in daily payments. The Gelderland VOC duiten were minted in Harderwijk, where the mintmaster Jacobus Vos was employed. His name is associated with the mintmaster’s mark in the shape of a fox. Obverse: The interwoven VOC monogram, consisting of the letters V, O and C, with the year 1731 beneath. Above the monogram a small mintmaster’s mark. Reverse: The crowned provincial coat of arms of Gelderland with the two heraldic lions. Inscription: IN DEO EST SPES NOSTRA. Translation: In God is our hope. Coin data: * Province: Gelderland * Mint location: Harderwijk * Year: 1731 * Mintmaster: Jacobus Vos * Nominal value: 1 duit (1/8 stuiver) * Metal: Copper * Weight: approx. 3.1 grams (type weight) Condition: Exemplar with a dark, natural copper patina. The VOC monogram and year are clearly recognizable. The arms side shows wear, but the crowned provincial coat of arms is still well distinguishable. Catalog references: KM# 50.1 | Numista N# 18169

Estimate:$7.84

View all items fromCatawikiorCoins & Banknotes