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Relic Whisperer
12-06-2012, 10:19 PM
I got this coin as a bonus along with some US silver coins i bought? The dealer had no idea what it was exactly or at least thats what he said. I certainly have no clue. If you can help identify i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

wild willy
12-07-2012, 06:31 AM
im pretty sure thats a east india trade coin! i have one somewere. willy

Tony Two-Cent
12-07-2012, 07:10 AM
Yes, it is a VOC Duit minted by The Dutch East India Company.

Dutch: Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, VOC, United East India Company.

CODY
12-07-2012, 10:00 AM
Nice.

Relic Whisperer
12-07-2012, 10:26 AM
Yep, Correct. Dutch east india duit. I have it posted in what is it as well and del posted a link to it. pretty interesting stuff. I then researched further and found exactly where in teh world it was from. It's a very long way from home.