1773 American Colonial, Virginia Half Penny, G+ or F-

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Description . #A186. 1773 Colonial Virginia Half Penny. Variety: Period After GEORGIVS. Diameter 25 mm (for reference 1 inch = 24.5 mm). Authorized by the Crown for coinage in the Virginia Colony in 1773. Condition: G+ or F- (Check photos and see if you agree).WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY TO: Hold a Piece of History in Your Hand . 1773. May 10: The Tea Act is passed by Parliament. It was designed to prop up the sagging East India Tea Company which was burdened with a large unsold tea inventory to be shipped directly to the Colonies. Many colonialists believed the act to be an attempt to gain support for a tax already in force—one of many attempts by the Crown to tax the Colonies. Dec 16: The Boston Tea Party. Widespread unrest finally focuses in a riot of angry colonialists who dump 342 chests of tea from ships into Boston Harbor . Photos. You are bidding on actual coin shown. S&H. FREE and IMMEDIATE. To USA Addresses Shipping is by Priority Mail Small Box with mailing guaranteed the morning after receiving confirmed payment and a confirmed mailing address. All S&H expenses including Insurance, Materials, Shipping, and Handing are paid by Seller. [Worldwide . Will also ship Worldwide outside the USA , but buyer must verify shipment is NOT PROHIBITED in receiving country. Worldwide shipping also FREE and IMMEDIATE, by International Priority read more

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