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.
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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.
Stan its a Dutch East Indies trade coin (a copper duit i believe) , heres the history of the Amsterdam VOC
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_East_India_Company
Yep, you nailed it Del. Thanks for the link. Pretty cool for a free coin.
See link for more specific info.
http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3442.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Friesland_(region)
Nice bonus :yes: Dan is really a treasure.
Yep it's a coin from my country thumbsup01
1600 golden age here.