1790 VOC N.E. Indies Duit "New York Penny" (Variant Reverse) - NGC Genuine

Discover the allure of colonial improvisation with this striking 1790 Dutch East India Company (VOC) N.E. Indies Duit, adapted as a "New York Penny" through a distinctive "V" countermark applied by enterprising New York merchants in the fledgling United States. Minted in copper at the Utrecht mint, this example showcases the classic obverse VOC ship emblematic of Dutch global trade, paired with a variant reverse featuring the heraldic crowned lion rampant of the United Provinces atop a decorative shield—offering a fresh perspective distinct from standard issues. Encased in an NGC Genuine slab (certification #8356104-121) with the coveted "Old New York" pedigree label, it attests to its authenticity and period use as emergency currency during America's early economic struggles. Exhibiting natural even wear, attractive reddish-brown toning, and sharp details on the lion's mane and shield ornamentation, this coin evokes the vibrant commerce of post-Revolutionary Manhattan. Ideal for collectors of countermarked colonials, early American exonumia, or Dutch trade artifacts, it represents a scarce subtype that's as conversation-starting as it is historically resonant.