Colonial Christmas Village Accessory - Authentic Colonial Coin from 1700s - 1775 Includes Acrylic Display Stand

Description

Create a centerpiece for your Colonial Christmas Village with an authentic, real coin used during the Colonial Revolutionary War era. After the holidays, you can use the acrylic stand to display on your desk all year! Give it as a memorable gift. Can also be used as an ornament to decorate your tree. Coin is inside an acrylic capsule, safe for long term storage or display. *** This is a real coin used in 1775! These coins were minted 1770-1775. It is a George III Half Penny (British) that was in circulation in the 1770s. Very collectible. The coin is well circulated and worn. Many details are raised and visible. It is sold as colonial coin because they were in circulation in the colonies. Many coins were melted for the copper during the Revolution. British currency was accepted in America until the mid-1800s. Coin is similar to one shown, dates vary from 1770 to 1775. Other listings will show actual coin you can choose. If no other listing shown, then holiday season has not allowed the time to list available individual coins. The coin is 239 years old! You could be holding it in your hand, thinking about what the farmer, businessman, minuteman, redcoat , would spend it on.. The coin's acrylic capsule is 2 inches in diameter, coin inside is about 1 inch in diameter. Foam ring holds coin in place. Acrylic stand is 1 1/2 inch high with a 1 1/2 inch base.