{"product_id":"dutch-colonies-dutch-east-india-company-coin","title":"Dutch Colonies - Dutch East India Company coin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"30c5e1c8-112a-4d60-b551-a64114865254\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eThe VOC, or Dutch East India Company (\u003cem data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eVereenigde Oostindische Compagnie\u003c\/em\u003e), was one of the most powerful commercial enterprises in history, controlling vast trade networks across Asia, Africa, and Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. It played a major role in global commerce, early colonial expansion, and the development of modern capitalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eBecause the Dutch were the first Europeans to establish a settlement on Manhattan—then called New Amsterdam—coins issued by the VOC in this period are sometimes referred to as the “First New York penny.” These small copper coins were widely used in everyday trade within the Dutch Republic and its overseas territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"948\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis type typically features simple stamped designs and lettering associated with the VOC’s various chambers (such as Amsterdam or Zeeland), reflecting its identity as a state-backed trading corporation with authority to mint currency, conduct diplomacy, and govern colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Historic Numismatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47314192695445,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/6346\/0757\/files\/v1.jpg?v=1777559507","url":"https:\/\/historicnumismatics.com\/products\/dutch-colonies-dutch-east-india-company-coin","provider":"Historic Numismatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}