1 Bazaruk - VOC

Issuer	Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC)
Year	1663-1724
Type	Standard circulation coin
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Obverse description	The interlaced VOC monogram of the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie occupies the central field, the letters V, O, and C conjoined in the characteristic cipher of the Dutch East India Company. The design is rendered in low relief on a plain, unadorned field. No surrounding legend or additional inscription is present.
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Reverse description	A stylised cowrie shell (cauri) depicted in relief at the centre of the plain field, shown in a naturalistic manner with the characteristic elongated oval form and central slit visible. The reverse bears no legend or additional inscription, the shell motif serving as the sole design element and reflecting the local monetary use of cowrie shells in Indian Ocean trade.
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