{"title":"Dutch East India Coins","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"voc-dutch-east-india-company-shipwreck-1790-large-2-duit-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-5054","title":"VOC - Dutch East India Company Shipwreck 1790 LARGE 2 Duit Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #5053","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Legendary Dutch East India Company Trade 2 Duit in an Heirloom Sterling Silver Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLike Walt Disney’s \u003cem\u003ePirates of the Caribbean\u003c\/em\u003e, the Dutch and British East India Trading Companies ruled the seas from 1602 to the mid 1800s...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Dutch East India Company Shipwreck Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn colonial days, the port of Galle, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), served as a natural staging point on the sea route linking Europe, Africa and Arabia to the riches of the Orient. This maritime route was known as the Spice Route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour VOC 2 Duit Trade Coin Pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 2 Duit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1790\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Utrecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Bezel (Frame):  1 1\/8” Across, 1 5\/8” Tall - a few millimeters wider than a quarter, almost the width of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This beautiful coin is in amazing condition, considering it is over 230 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 10, 10);\"\u003eThe coin was minted in Utrecht, Netherlands. The remains of a Roman fort are in the center of Utrecht, and it was on the frontier of the Roman Empire in Germania Inferior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese first established a trading post in 1505. In 1640, the Dutch East India fleet arrived with 2,000 soldiers and took control the island. During the Dutch era, Galle’s fortifications were expanded to what they are today. The Dutch East India Company, with its “VOC” emblazoned on its possessions (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC in old-spelling Dutch, literally “United East Indian Company”), then controlled the Spice Route and access to the famed treasures of the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannon Beach Treasure Company owner recovered coins like these from Galle Harbor, and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, with Captain Carl Fismer and a small team of local divers, when they were in Sri Lanka working on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tajmahalsunkentreasure.com\/\" title=\"Arthur C. Clarke's Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the early 1990s. There is no record of a shipwreck in the area, so perhaps the coins were lost when a small boat transporting them from shore to a VOC vessel sank. Others were found buried around the fort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch East India Company copper coins are called duits (“doy-it”). 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This maritime route was known as the Spice Route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour VOC 2 Duit Trade Coin Pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 2 Duit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1790\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Utrecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Bezel (Frame):  1 1\/8” Across, 1 5\/8” Tall - a few millimeters wider than a quarter, almost the width of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(135, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This beautiful coin is in amazing condition, considering it is over 230 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(135, 9, 9);\"\u003eThe coin was minted in Utrecht, Netherlands. The remains of a Roman fort are in the center of Utrecht, and it was on the frontier of the Roman Empire in Germania Inferior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese first established a trading post in 1505. In 1640, the Dutch East India fleet arrived with 2,000 soldiers and took control the island. During the Dutch era, Galle’s fortifications were expanded to what they are today. The Dutch East India Company, with its “VOC” emblazoned on its possessions (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC in old-spelling Dutch, literally “United East Indian Company”), then controlled the Spice Route and access to the famed treasures of the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannon Beach Treasure Company owner recovered coins like these from Galle Harbor, and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, with Captain Carl Fismer and a small team of local divers, when they were in Sri Lanka working on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tajmahalsunkentreasure.com\/\" title=\"Arthur C. Clarke's Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the early 1990s. There is no record of a shipwreck in the area, so perhaps the coins were lost when a small boat transporting them from shore to a VOC vessel sank. Others were found buried around the fort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch East India Company copper coins are called duits (“doy-it”). They have been found in New York and along the East Coast, and are also called New York Pennies as the Dutch first settled and named what is now New York (of course, they called it New Amsterdam).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour VOC Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Full Color, Multi-Page Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht, that teaches you how to read your coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Pieces of Eight\" Historic Brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini-Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor More on the Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure... Watch these videos featuring Sir Arthur C. 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This maritime route was known as the Spice Route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour VOC 2 Duit Trade Coin Pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 2 Duit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1790\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Utrecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Bezel (Frame):  1 1\/8” Across, 1 5\/8” Tall - a few millimeters wider than a quarter, almost the width of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(145, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This beautiful coin is in amazing condition, considering it is over 230 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(145, 9, 9);\"\u003eThe coin was minted in Utrecht, Netherlands. The remains of a Roman fort are in the center of Utrecht, and it was on the frontier of the Roman Empire in Germania Inferior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese first established a trading post in 1505. In 1640, the Dutch East India fleet arrived with 2,000 soldiers and took control the island. During the Dutch era, Galle’s fortifications were expanded to what they are today. The Dutch East India Company, with its “VOC” emblazoned on its possessions (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC in old-spelling Dutch, literally “United East Indian Company”), then controlled the Spice Route and access to the famed treasures of the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannon Beach Treasure Company owner recovered coins like these from Galle Harbor, and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, with Captain Carl Fismer and a small team of local divers, when they were in Sri Lanka working on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #3d85c6;\" title=\"Arthur C. Clarke's Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure\" href=\"http:\/\/tajmahalsunkentreasure.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the early 1990s. There is no record of a shipwreck in the area, so perhaps the coins were lost when a small boat transporting them from shore to a VOC vessel sank. Others were found buried around the fort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch East India Company copper coins are called duits (“doy-it”). 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This maritime route was known as the Spice Route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour VOC 2 Duit Trade Coin Pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 2 Duit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1790\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Utrecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Bezel (Frame):  1 1\/8” Across, 1 5\/8” Tall - a few millimeters wider than a quarter, almost the width of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(145, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This beautiful coin is in amazing condition, considering it is over 230 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(145, 9, 9);\"\u003eThe coin was minted in Utrecht, Netherlands. The remains of a Roman fort are in the center of Utrecht, and it was on the frontier of the Roman Empire in Germania Inferior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese first established a trading post in 1505. In 1640, the Dutch East India fleet arrived with 2,000 soldiers and took control the island. During the Dutch era, Galle’s fortifications were expanded to what they are today. The Dutch East India Company, with its “VOC” emblazoned on its possessions (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC in old-spelling Dutch, literally “United East Indian Company”), then controlled the Spice Route and access to the famed treasures of the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannon Beach Treasure Company owner recovered coins like these from Galle Harbor, and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, with Captain Carl Fismer and a small team of local divers, when they were in Sri Lanka working on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tajmahalsunkentreasure.com\/\" title=\"Arthur C. Clarke's Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the early 1990s. There is no record of a shipwreck in the area, so perhaps the coins were lost when a small boat transporting them from shore to a VOC vessel sank. Others were found buried around the fort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch East India Company copper coins are called duits (“doy-it”). 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This maritime route was known as the Spice Route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eHowever, these coins were recovered by Cannon Beach Treasure Company owner Robert Lewis Knecht from the waters of Galle Harbor, Sri Lanka. How they got there is a fascinating story…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour VOC Trade Coin Pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 1 Duit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1790\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Zeeland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Bezel (Frame):  1” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - the width of a US Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #870404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This beautiful coin is in excellent condition, especially being underwater for hundreds of years. It was protected in the thick mud at the bottom of Galle Harbor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #870404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLATIN MOTTO: Large parts of Zeeland are below sea level. Their coat of arms is the swimming lion meaning in Latin: LUCTOR ET EMERGO: “I struggle and emerge, or survive.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese first established a trading post in 1505. In 1640, the Dutch East India fleet arrived with 2,000 soldiers and took control the island. During the Dutch era, Galle’s fortifications were expanded to what they are today. The Dutch East India Company, with its “VOC” emblazoned on its possessions (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC in old-spelling Dutch, literally “United East Indian Company”), then controlled the Spice Route and access to the famed treasures of the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannon Beach Treasure Company duits are recovered from Galle Harbor, and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, by Robert Lewis Knecht, Captain Carl Fismer and a small team of local divers, when they were in Sri Lanka working on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tajmahalsunkentreasure.com\/\" title=\"Arthur C. Clarke's Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the early 1990s. There is no record of a shipwreck in the area, so perhaps the coins were lost when a small boat transporting them from shore to a VOC vessel sank. Others were found buried around the fort. If the coin is dated after 1796 it was recovered from a river in Indonesia and was once used in the Dutch East India Company posts on the islands. Local legend holds that several chest of these coins were dumped into the river during a revolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch East India Company copper coins are called duits (“doy-it”). They have been found in New York and along the East Coast, and are also called New York Pennies as the Dutch first settled and named what is now New York (of course, they called it New Amsterdam).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour VOC Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Full Color, Multi-Page Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht, that teaches you how to read your coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Pieces of Eight\" Historic Brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini-Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor More on the Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure... Watch these videos featuring Sir Arthur C. 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This maritime route was known as the Spice Route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eHowever, these coins were recovered by Cannon Beach Treasure Company owner Robert Lewis Knecht from the waters of Galle Harbor, Sri Lanka. How they got there is a fascinating story…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour VOC Trade Coin Pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 1 Duit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1751\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Holland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Bezel (Frame):  1” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - the width of a US Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #870404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This beautiful coin is in excellent condition, especially being underwater for hundreds of years. It was protected in the thick mud at the bottom of Galle Harbor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #870404;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#bf0909\"\u003eExcellent rampant lion and clear, crisp date!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese first established a trading post in 1505. In 1640, the Dutch East India fleet arrived with 2,000 soldiers and took control the island. During the Dutch era, Galle’s fortifications were expanded to what they are today. The Dutch East India Company, with its “VOC” emblazoned on its possessions (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC in old-spelling Dutch, literally “United East Indian Company”), then controlled the Spice Route and access to the famed treasures of the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannon Beach Treasure Company duits are recovered from Galle Harbor, and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, by Robert Lewis Knecht, Captain Carl Fismer and a small team of local divers, when they were in Sri Lanka working on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tajmahalsunkentreasure.com\/\" title=\"Arthur C. Clarke's Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the early 1990s. There is no record of a shipwreck in the area, so perhaps the coins were lost when a small boat transporting them from shore to a VOC vessel sank. Others were found buried around the fort. If the coin is dated after 1796 it was recovered from a river in Indonesia and was once used in the Dutch East India Company posts on the islands. Local legend holds that several chest of these coins were dumped into the river during a revolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch East India Company copper coins are called duits (“doy-it”). They have been found in New York and along the East Coast, and are also called New York Pennies as the Dutch first settled and named what is now New York (of course, they called it New Amsterdam).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour VOC Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Full Color, Multi-Page Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht, that teaches you how to read your coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Pieces of Eight\" Historic Brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini-Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor More on the Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure... Watch these videos featuring Sir Arthur C. 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This maritime route was known as the Spice Route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour VOC 2 Duit Trade Coin Pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 2 Duit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1790\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Utrecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Bezel (Frame):  1 1\/8” Across, 1 5\/8” Tall - a few millimeters wider than a quarter, almost the width of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(145, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This beautiful coin is in amazing condition, considering it is over 230 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(145, 9, 9);\"\u003eThe coin was minted in Utrecht, Netherlands. The remains of a Roman fort are in the center of Utrecht, and it was on the frontier of the Roman Empire in Germania Inferior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese first established a trading post in 1505. In 1640, the Dutch East India fleet arrived with 2,000 soldiers and took control the island. During the Dutch era, Galle’s fortifications were expanded to what they are today. The Dutch East India Company, with its “VOC” emblazoned on its possessions (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC in old-spelling Dutch, literally “United East Indian Company”), then controlled the Spice Route and access to the famed treasures of the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannon Beach Treasure Company owner recovered coins like these from Galle Harbor, and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, with Captain Carl Fismer and a small team of local divers, when they were in Sri Lanka working on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tajmahalsunkentreasure.com\/\" title=\"Arthur C. Clarke's Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the early 1990s. There is no record of a shipwreck in the area, so perhaps the coins were lost when a small boat transporting them from shore to a VOC vessel sank. Others were found buried around the fort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch East India Company copper coins are called duits (“doy-it”). They have been found in New York and along the East Coast, and are also called New York Pennies as the Dutch first settled and named what is now New York (of course, they called it New Amsterdam).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour VOC Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Full Color, Multi-Page Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht, that teaches you how to read your coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Pieces of Eight\" Historic Brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini-Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor More on the Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure... Watch these videos featuring Sir Arthur C. 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This maritime route was known as the Spice Route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour VOC 2 Duit Trade Coin Pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 2 Duit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1790\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Utrecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Bezel (Frame):  1 1\/8” Across, 1 5\/8” Tall - a few millimeters wider than a quarter, almost the width of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(145, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This beautiful coin is in amazing condition, considering it is over 230 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(145, 9, 9);\"\u003eThe coin was minted in Utrecht, Netherlands. The remains of a Roman fort are in the center of Utrecht, and it was on the frontier of the Roman Empire in Germania Inferior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese first established a trading post in 1505. In 1640, the Dutch East India fleet arrived with 2,000 soldiers and took control the island. During the Dutch era, Galle’s fortifications were expanded to what they are today. The Dutch East India Company, with its “VOC” emblazoned on its possessions (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC in old-spelling Dutch, literally “United East Indian Company”), then controlled the Spice Route and access to the famed treasures of the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannon Beach Treasure Company owner recovered coins like these from Galle Harbor, and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, with Captain Carl Fismer and a small team of local divers, when they were in Sri Lanka working on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tajmahalsunkentreasure.com\/\" title=\"Arthur C. Clarke's Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the early 1990s. There is no record of a shipwreck in the area, so perhaps the coins were lost when a small boat transporting them from shore to a VOC vessel sank. Others were found buried around the fort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch East India Company copper coins are called duits (“doy-it”). They have been found in New York and along the East Coast, and are also called New York Pennies as the Dutch first settled and named what is now New York (of course, they called it New Amsterdam).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour VOC Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Full Color, Multi-Page Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht, that teaches you how to read your coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Pieces of Eight\" Historic Brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini-Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor More on the Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure... Watch these videos featuring Sir Arthur C. 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This maritime route was known as the Spice Route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour VOC 2 Duit Trade Coin Pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 2 Duit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1790\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Utrecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including the Bezel (Frame):  1 1\/8” Across, 1 5\/8” Tall - a few millimeters wider than a quarter, almost the width of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(145, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This beautiful coin is in amazing condition, considering it is over 230 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(145, 9, 9);\"\u003eThe coin was minted in Utrecht, Netherlands. The remains of a Roman fort are in the center of Utrecht, and it was on the frontier of the Roman Empire in Germania Inferior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese first established a trading post in 1505. In 1640, the Dutch East India fleet arrived with 2,000 soldiers and took control the island. During the Dutch era, Galle’s fortifications were expanded to what they are today. The Dutch East India Company, with its “VOC” emblazoned on its possessions (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC in old-spelling Dutch, literally “United East Indian Company”), then controlled the Spice Route and access to the famed treasures of the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannon Beach Treasure Company owner recovered coins like these from Galle Harbor, and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, with Captain Carl Fismer and a small team of local divers, when they were in Sri Lanka working on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tajmahalsunkentreasure.com\/\" title=\"Arthur C. Clarke's Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure\" style=\"color: #3d85c6;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the early 1990s. There is no record of a shipwreck in the area, so perhaps the coins were lost when a small boat transporting them from shore to a VOC vessel sank. Others were found buried around the fort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch East India Company copper coins are called duits (“doy-it”). They have been found in New York and along the East Coast, and are also called New York Pennies as the Dutch first settled and named what is now New York (of course, they called it New Amsterdam).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour VOC Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Full Color, Multi-Page Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht, that teaches you how to read your coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Pieces of Eight\" Historic Brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini-Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor More on the Taj Mahal Sunken Treasure... Watch these videos featuring Sir Arthur C. 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The Spanish were busy exploring and exploiting the New World, while the Dutch and British were building their trading organizations, journeying to India and the Far East to trade silver and gold for silks, spices, gems and exquisite blue and white porcelains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1600 the British East India Company was granted a charter to trade in the Far East. The Dutch quickly followed, and in 1602, the Dutch East India Company, with their monogram, VOC (Verenigde Oost-indische Compagnie, meaning United East India Company), emblazoned on their goods, was founded and soon developed a massive trading organization throughout the East Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VOC, with an impressive fleet of merchant ships, established Dutch colonies all along their trade routes; in western Africa, South Africa, and at various locations in the East Indies including the strategic islands of Java, in Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. The two main “hub” ports were Galle Harbor and fort in Sri Lanka, and Batavia (now Jakarta), on Java.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoins like this one were recovered by CBTC owner Robert Knecht many years ago, while working with Sir Arthur C. Clarke on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/taj-mahal-sunken-treasure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Dutch East India Company Silver Ship Shilling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 6 Stuiver - Affectionately known as a \"Ship Shilling\" by the sailors of the day, as they are the same size and were about the same relative value as the British shilling of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1791\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto: \u003cstrong\u003eRELINQUENDA UT ACCEPTA \"Leave it as you received it\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto of Swimming Lion:\u003cstrong\u003e I Struggle and Survive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary non-tarnishing sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel:  1 1\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - Just a little wider diameter than a U.S. quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSpecial Note: Beautiful details on this coin... amazing quality for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eThis Ship Shilling was minted at the Zeeland mint in the Netherlands, and features, on the reverse (back), Zeeland's Coat of Arms swimming lion. The motto is LUCTOR ET EMERGO meaning \"I Struggle and Survive.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until the 16th Century, much of the Netherlands was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain. In 1568 the Netherlands, led by William I of Orange, revolted, and the country adopted the motto: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT: “through unity small things grow,” in 1578, a quote taken from Roman historian Sallust’s (86 BC – c. 35 BC) monograph, Jugurthine War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netherlands’ struggle against Spain can be seen on the coins. The 6 stuivers from different mints have varied Latin mottos around the edges of the coins. 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The Spanish were busy exploring and exploiting the New World, while the Dutch and British were building their trading organizations, journeying to India and the Far East to trade silver and gold for silks, spices, gems and exquisite blue and white porcelains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1600 the British East India Company was granted a charter to trade in the Far East. The Dutch quickly followed, and in 1602, the Dutch East India Company, with their monogram, VOC (Verenigde Oost-indische Compagnie, meaning United East India Company), emblazoned on their goods, was founded and soon developed a massive trading organization throughout the East Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VOC, with an impressive fleet of merchant ships, established Dutch colonies all along their trade routes; in western Africa, South Africa, and at various locations in the East Indies including the strategic islands of Java, in Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. 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Clarke on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/taj-mahal-sunken-treasure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Dutch East India Company Silver Ship Shilling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 6 Stuiver - Affectionately known as a \"Ship Shilling\" by the sailors of the day, as they are the same size and were about the same relative value as the British shilling of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1791\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto: \u003cstrong\u003eRELINQUENDA UT ACCEPTA \"Leave it as you received it\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto of Swimming Lion:\u003cstrong\u003e I Struggle and Survive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary non-tarnishing sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel:  1 1\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - Just a little wider diameter than a U.S. quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSpecial Note: Beautiful details on this coin... amazing quality for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eThis Ship Shilling was minted at the Zeeland mint in the Netherlands, and features, on the reverse (back), Zeeland's Coat of Arms swimming lion. The motto is LUCTOR ET EMERGO meaning \"I Struggle and Survive.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until the 16th Century, much of the Netherlands was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain. In 1568 the Netherlands, led by William I of Orange, revolted, and the country adopted the motto: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT: “through unity small things grow,” in 1578, a quote taken from Roman historian Sallust’s (86 BC – c. 35 BC) monograph, Jugurthine War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netherlands’ struggle against Spain can be seen on the coins. The 6 stuivers from different mints have varied Latin mottos around the edges of the coins. 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The Spanish were busy exploring and exploiting the New World, while the Dutch and British were building their trading organizations, journeying to India and the Far East to trade silver and gold for silks, spices, gems and exquisite blue and white porcelains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1600 the British East India Company was granted a charter to trade in the Far East. The Dutch quickly followed, and in 1602, the Dutch East India Company, with their monogram, VOC (Verenigde Oost-indische Compagnie, meaning United East India Company), emblazoned on their goods, was founded and soon developed a massive trading organization throughout the East Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VOC, with an impressive fleet of merchant ships, established Dutch colonies all along their trade routes; in western Africa, South Africa, and at various locations in the East Indies including the strategic islands of Java, in Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. The two main “hub” ports were Galle Harbor and fort in Sri Lanka, and Batavia (now Jakarta), on Java.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoins like this one were recovered by CBTC owner Robert Knecht many years ago, while working with Sir Arthur C. Clarke on the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/taj-mahal-sunken-treasure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Dutch East India Company Silver Ship Shilling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 6 Stuiver - Affectionately known as a \"Ship Shilling\" by the sailors of the day, as they are the same size and were about the same relative value as the British shilling of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1791\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto: \u003cstrong\u003eRELINQUENDA UT ACCEPTA \"Leave it as you received it\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto of Swimming Lion:\u003cstrong\u003e I Struggle and Survive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Solid Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel:  1 1\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - Just a little wider diameter than a U.S. quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eSpecial Note: Beautiful details on this coin... amazing quality for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eThis Ship Shilling was minted at the Zeeland mint in the Netherlands, and features, on the reverse (back), Zeeland's Coat of Arms swimming lion. The motto is LUCTOR ET EMERGO meaning \"I Struggle and Survive.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until the 16th Century, much of the Netherlands was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain. In 1568 the Netherlands, led by William I of Orange, revolted, and the country adopted the motto: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT: “through unity small things grow,” in 1578, a quote taken from Roman historian Sallust’s (86 BC – c. 35 BC) monograph, Jugurthine War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netherlands’ struggle against Spain can be seen on the coins. The 6 stuivers from different mints have varied Latin mottos around the edges of the coins. 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The Spanish were busy exploring and exploiting the New World, while the Dutch and British were building their trading organizations, journeying to India and the Far East to trade silver and gold for silks, spices, gems and exquisite blue and white porcelains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1600 the British East India Company was granted a charter to trade in the Far East. The Dutch quickly followed, and in 1602, the Dutch East India Company, with their monogram, VOC (Verenigde Oost-indische Compagnie, meaning United East India Company), emblazoned on their goods, was founded and soon developed a massive trading organization throughout the East Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VOC, with an impressive fleet of merchant ships, established Dutch colonies all along their trade routes; in western Africa, South Africa, and at various locations in the East Indies including the strategic islands of Java, in Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. The two main “hub” ports were Galle Harbor and fort in Sri Lanka, and Batavia (now Jakarta), on Java.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoins like this one were recovered by CBTC owner Robert Knecht many years ago, while working with Sir Arthur C. Clarke on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/taj-mahal-sunken-treasure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Dutch East India Company Silver Ship Shilling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 6 Stuiver - Affectionately known as a \"Ship Shilling\" by the sailors of the day, as they are the same size and were about the same relative value as the British shilling of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1785\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto: \u003cstrong\u003eRELINQUENDA UT ACCEPTA \"Leave it as you received it\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto of Swimming Lion:\u003cstrong\u003e I Struggle and Survive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary non-tarnishing sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel:  1 1\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - Just a little wider diameter than a U.S. quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSpecial Note: Beautiful details on this coin... amazing quality for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eThis Ship Shilling was minted at the Zeeland mint in the Netherlands, and features, on the reverse (back), Zeeland's Coat of Arms swimming lion. The motto is LUCTOR ET EMERGO meaning \"I Struggle and Survive.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until the 16th Century, much of the Netherlands was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain. In 1568 the Netherlands, led by William I of Orange, revolted, and the country adopted the motto: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT: “through unity small things grow,” in 1578, a quote taken from Roman historian Sallust’s (86 BC – c. 35 BC) monograph, Jugurthine War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netherlands’ struggle against Spain can be seen on the coins. The 6 stuivers from different mints have varied Latin mottos around the edges of the coins. 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Clarke on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/taj-mahal-sunken-treasure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Dutch East India Company Silver Ship Shilling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 6 Stuiver - Affectionately known as a \"Ship Shilling\" by the sailors of the day, as they are the same size and were about the same relative value as the British shilling of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1785\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto: \u003cstrong\u003eRELINQUENDA UT ACCEPTA \"Leave it as you received it\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto of Swimming Lion:\u003cstrong\u003e I Struggle and Survive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold and Proprietary non-tarnishing sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel:  1 1\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - Just a little wider diameter than a U.S. quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSpecial Note: Beautiful details on this coin... amazing quality for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eThis Ship Shilling was minted at the Zeeland mint in the Netherlands, and features, on the reverse (back), Zeeland's Coat of Arms swimming lion. The motto is LUCTOR ET EMERGO meaning \"I Struggle and Survive.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until the 16th Century, much of the Netherlands was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain. In 1568 the Netherlands, led by William I of Orange, revolted, and the country adopted the motto: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT: “through unity small things grow,” in 1578, a quote taken from Roman historian Sallust’s (86 BC – c. 35 BC) monograph, Jugurthine War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netherlands’ struggle against Spain can be seen on the coins. The 6 stuivers from different mints have varied Latin mottos around the edges of the coins. 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The Spanish were busy exploring and exploiting the New World, while the Dutch and British were building their trading organizations, journeying to India and the Far East to trade silver and gold for silks, spices, gems and exquisite blue and white porcelains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1600 the British East India Company was granted a charter to trade in the Far East. The Dutch quickly followed, and in 1602, the Dutch East India Company, with their monogram, VOC (Verenigde Oost-indische Compagnie, meaning United East India Company), emblazoned on their goods, was founded and soon developed a massive trading organization throughout the East Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VOC, with an impressive fleet of merchant ships, established Dutch colonies all along their trade routes; in western Africa, South Africa, and at various locations in the East Indies including the strategic islands of Java, in Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. 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Clarke on the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/taj-mahal-sunken-treasure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Dutch East India Company Silver Ship Shilling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 6 Stuiver - Affectionately known as a \"Ship Shilling\" by the sailors of the day, as they are the same size and were about the same relative value as the British shilling of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1790\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto: \u003cstrong\u003eRELINQUENDA UT ACCEPTA \"Leave it as you received it\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto of Swimming Lion:\u003cstrong\u003e I Struggle and Survive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Solid Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel:  1 1\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - Just a little wider diameter than a U.S. quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eSpecial Note: Beautiful details on this coin... amazing quality for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eThis Ship Shilling was minted at the Zeeland mint in the Netherlands, and features, on the reverse (back), Zeeland's Coat of Arms swimming lion. The motto is LUCTOR ET EMERGO meaning \"I Struggle and Survive.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until the 16th Century, much of the Netherlands was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain. In 1568 the Netherlands, led by William I of Orange, revolted, and the country adopted the motto: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT: “through unity small things grow,” in 1578, a quote taken from Roman historian Sallust’s (86 BC – c. 35 BC) monograph, Jugurthine War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netherlands’ struggle against Spain can be seen on the coins. The 6 stuivers from different mints have varied Latin mottos around the edges of the coins. 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The Spanish were busy exploring and exploiting the New World, while the Dutch and British were building their trading organizations, journeying to India and the Far East to trade silver and gold for silks, spices, gems and exquisite blue and white porcelains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1600 the British East India Company was granted a charter to trade in the Far East. The Dutch quickly followed, and in 1602, the Dutch East India Company, with their monogram, VOC (Verenigde Oost-indische Compagnie, meaning United East India Company), emblazoned on their goods, was founded and soon developed a massive trading organization throughout the East Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VOC, with an impressive fleet of merchant ships, established Dutch colonies all along their trade routes; in western Africa, South Africa, and at various locations in the East Indies including the strategic islands of Java, in Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. The two main “hub” ports were Galle Harbor and fort in Sri Lanka, and Batavia (now Jakarta), on Java.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoins like this one were recovered by CBTC owner Robert Knecht many years ago, while working with Sir Arthur C. Clarke on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/taj-mahal-sunken-treasure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Dutch East India Company Silver Ship Shilling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 6 Stuiver - Affectionately known as a \"Ship Shilling\" by the sailors of the day, as they are the same size and were about the same relative value as the British shilling of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1773\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto: \u003cstrong\u003eRELINQUENDA UT ACCEPTA \"Leave it as you received it\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto of Swimming Lion:\u003cstrong\u003e I Struggle and Survive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Solid Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel:  1 1\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - Just a little wider diameter than a U.S. quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSpecial Note: Stunning details on this coin... amazing quality for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eThis Ship Shilling was minted at the Zeeland mint in the Netherlands, and features, on the reverse (back), Zeeland's Coat of Arms swimming lion. The motto is LUCTOR ET EMERGO meaning \"I Struggle and Survive.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until the 16th Century, much of the Netherlands was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain. In 1568 the Netherlands, led by William I of Orange, revolted, and the country adopted the motto: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT: “through unity small things grow,” in 1578, a quote taken from Roman historian Sallust’s (86 BC – c. 35 BC) monograph, Jugurthine War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netherlands’ struggle against Spain can be seen on the coins. The 6 stuivers from different mints have varied Latin mottos around the edges of the coins. 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The Spanish were busy exploring and exploiting the New World, while the Dutch and British were building their trading organizations, journeying to India and the Far East to trade silver and gold for silks, spices, gems and exquisite blue and white porcelains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1600 the British East India Company was granted a charter to trade in the Far East. The Dutch quickly followed, and in 1602, the Dutch East India Company, with their monogram, VOC (Verenigde Oost-indische Compagnie, meaning United East India Company), emblazoned on their goods, was founded and soon developed a massive trading organization throughout the East Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VOC, with an impressive fleet of merchant ships, established Dutch colonies all along their trade routes; in western Africa, South Africa, and at various locations in the East Indies including the strategic islands of Java, in Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. 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Clarke on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/taj-mahal-sunken-treasure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Dutch East India Company Silver Ship Shilling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 6 Stuiver - Affectionately known as a \"Ship Shilling\" by the sailors of the day, as they are the same size and were about the same relative value as the British shilling of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1791\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto: \u003cstrong\u003eRELINQUENDA UT ACCEPTA \"Leave it as you received it\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto of Swimming Lion:\u003cstrong\u003e I Struggle and Survive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Solid White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel:  1 1\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - Just a little wider diameter than a U.S. quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSpecial Note: Beautiful details on this coin... amazing quality for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eThis Ship Shilling was minted at the Zeeland mint in the Netherlands, and features, on the reverse (back), Zeeland's Coat of Arms swimming lion. The motto is LUCTOR ET EMERGO meaning \"I Struggle and Survive.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until the 16th Century, much of the Netherlands was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain. In 1568 the Netherlands, led by William I of Orange, revolted, and the country adopted the motto: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT: “through unity small things grow,” in 1578, a quote taken from Roman historian Sallust’s (86 BC – c. 35 BC) monograph, Jugurthine War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netherlands’ struggle against Spain can be seen on the coins. The 6 stuivers from different mints have varied Latin mottos around the edges of the coins. 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The Spanish were busy exploring and exploiting the New World, while the Dutch and British were building their trading organizations, journeying to India and the Far East to trade silver and gold for silks, spices, gems and exquisite blue and white porcelains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1600 the British East India Company was granted a charter to trade in the Far East. The Dutch quickly followed, and in 1602, the Dutch East India Company, with their monogram, VOC (Verenigde Oost-indische Compagnie, meaning United East India Company), emblazoned on their goods, was founded and soon developed a massive trading organization throughout the East Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VOC, with an impressive fleet of merchant ships, established Dutch colonies all along their trade routes; in western Africa, South Africa, and at various locations in the East Indies including the strategic islands of Java, in Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. The two main “hub” ports were Galle Harbor and fort in Sri Lanka, and Batavia (now Jakarta), on Java.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoins like this one were recovered by CBTC owner Robert Knecht many years ago, while working with Sir Arthur C. Clarke on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/taj-mahal-sunken-treasure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaj Mahal Sunken Treasure project\u003c\/a\u003e in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Dutch East India Company Silver Ship Shilling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 6 Stuiver - Affectionately known as a \"Ship Shilling\" by the sailors of the day, as they are the same size and were about the same relative value as the British shilling of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1790\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto: \u003cstrong\u003eRELINQUENDA UT ACCEPTA \"Leave it as you received it\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatin Motto of Swimming Lion:\u003cstrong\u003e I Struggle and Survive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Solid White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel:  1 1\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - Just a little wider diameter than a U.S. quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSpecial Note: Beautiful details on this coin... amazing quality for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eThis Ship Shilling was minted at the Zeeland mint in the Netherlands, and features, on the reverse (back), Zeeland's Coat of Arms swimming lion. The motto is LUCTOR ET EMERGO meaning \"I Struggle and Survive.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until the 16th Century, much of the Netherlands was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain. In 1568 the Netherlands, led by William I of Orange, revolted, and the country adopted the motto: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT: “through unity small things grow,” in 1578, a quote taken from Roman historian Sallust’s (86 BC – c. 35 BC) monograph, Jugurthine War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Netherlands’ struggle against Spain can be seen on the coins. The 6 stuivers from different mints have varied Latin mottos around the edges of the coins. 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