In 2023, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. On the night of December 16, 1773, the Sons of Liberty made history by boarding three East India Company vessels and tossing 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor, an event etched in American memory as the Boston Tea Party. Now, you can own a piece of this historic occasion with the 2023 St. Helena The Boston Tea Party 1 oz Silver Coins, available at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Purchase options include individual coins in plastic flips, tubes containing 20 coins, or Master Boxes with 500 coins!
• Commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party!
• Each coin contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The coin carries a face value of One Pound, fully backed by the Issuing Authority of St. Helena.
• The obverse features a bust of King Charles III.
• The reverse showcases a member of the Sons of Liberty alongside a ship.

The Boston Tea Party was a bold protest against the British government’s imposition of the Tea Act of 1773, which angered American colonists who had no representation in the British Parliament yet were subjected to taxes.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 2023 The Boston Tea Party 1 oz Silver Coin, you’ll find a portrayal of King Charles III. This coin marks the first-ever appearance of His Majesty on St. Helena-issued coins, depicting the monarch in left-profile relief without a crown. Inscriptions include ST. HELENA, KING CHARLES III, 2023, ONE OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER, and 1 Pound.

Reverse

The reverse side of the 2023 St. Helena The Boston Tea Party Silver Coins features a depiction of an American colonist from the Sons of Liberty. These brave colonists, including members of the Sons of Liberty, disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians on that fateful December evening in 1773 to conceal their identities and avoid consequences for their actions. The inscriptions read THE BOSTON TEA PARTY and DECEMBER 16TH 1773. The East India Company’s EIC mint mark is on this side as well.

History

The Boston Tea Party is a significant event in American history, as it played a pivotal role in the lead-up to the American Revolution and the quest for American independence from British rule.

Ordering

You can acquire these 2023 St. Helena The Boston Tea Party 1 oz Silver Coins in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Single coins come in plastic flips, while multiples are available in protective tubes of 20 coins or Master Boxes containing 500 coins, with each Master Box consisting of 25 tubes.

For any inquiries about purchasing silver, please feel free to reach out to Provident Metals at 1-800-313-3315. We’re here to assist you with all your silver needs.