• Issuer: Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie - VOC) • Region of Issue: Minted in the Dutch province of Utrecht (or Holland) for use in colonial territories like Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Indonesia (Netherlands East Indies) • Year Minted: 1783 (clearly stamped below the VOC monogram). Material: Copper Shape & Diameter: Round, approx. 21-22 mm Inscriptions & Symbols Reverse (Side 1) • VOC Monogram: The iconic interwoven V-O-C logo in the center. Mint Mark: Small symbol stamped at the top above the VOC letters. • Year: 1783 written at the bottom. Obverse (Side 2) • Coat of Arms: Crowned shield representing the issuing Dutch province. Motto Legend: Around the edge, it reads "IN DEO SPES NOSTRA" (or /N DEO EST SPES NOSTRA), which translates from Latin to:"In God is our hope. Historical Background 1. Trade Currency: K ...