Join or Die Challenge Coin

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This beautiful and highly detailed commerorative challenge coin depicts the famous 'Join, or Die' political cartoon that symbolized and advocated for the need to unify the American colonies. Join, or Die first appeared in The Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9th, 1754, and has been attributed to none other than Benjamin Franklin. The symbolism originated from a superstitious believe that if a snake was cut into pieces but put back together before nightfall, it would resurrect. The obverse of this 3" wide coin features the original cartoon, while the reverse features an original quote on colonial unity by Benjamin Franklin. This challenge coin is inspired by the intelligence network that helped shape the American Revolution. Add it to your collection today as it makes a great conversation piece for history enthusiasts. Show more