Please help ID this 1780 coin.

[Relic Whisperer]

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.

 

[del]

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

 

[Relic Whisperer]

Yep, you nailed it Del. Thanks for the link. Pretty cool for a free coin.

 

[Relic Whisperer]

See link for more specific info.

http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3442.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Friesland_(region)

 

[OxShoeDrew]

Nice bonus :yes: Dan is really a treasure.

 

[Willems]

Yep it's a coin from my country thumbsup01
1600 golden age here.